Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere for its action film Matchbox The Movie on Oct. 5, 2026, at AMC Lincoln Square in New York City. The film debuts globally on Apple TV on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.
Cast members attending the event included John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Arturo Castro, Graham Harvey, Reagan Marum, Aiden Stoxx, Braxton Paul, and Max Fox. Additional attendees included Shay Shariatzadeh, producers Jules Daly and Robbie Brenner, and writer David Coggeshall.
Inspired by Mattel toys, the story follows a group of childhood friends whose lives are upended when former leader Sean (John Cena), an undercover CIA agent, returns to their small town. His return unwittingly entangles the group in an international pursuit to save the world.
Produced by Skydance Media and Mattel Films, the movie is directed and executive produced by Sam Hargrave from a script by David Coggeshall. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Robbie Brenner, Ynon Kreiz, and Jules Daly serve as producers, alongside executive producers Patrick Newall and Elizabeth Bassin.
The film will be available to stream across supported devices on Apple TV. The platform launched on Nov. 1, 2019, as an all-original streaming service featuring original dramas, comedies, feature films, documentaries, and family content.
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