John Cena Stars in 'Matchbox The Movie' Trailer

Apple Original Films officially unveiled the debut trailer for "Matchbox The Movie" on an unspecified date in early October 2026. Directed by Sam Hargrave, the action feature stars John Cena as Sean, an undercover CIA agent who returns to his hometown and inadvertently involves his childhood friends in a global mission to save the world. The film is inspired by Mattel's "Matchbox" die-cast toy line and is described as a globe-trotting spy adventure.

The screenplay for "Matchbox The Movie" was written by David Coggeshall. The ensemble cast includes Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll, and Bill Camp, alongside John Cena. The film is a collaboration between Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, and Mattel Films.

Production of the film is overseen by producers David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Robbie Brenner, Ynon Kreiz, and Jules Daly. Sam Hargrave also serves as an executive producer, along with Patrick Newall and Elizabeth Bassin. "Matchbox The Movie" is scheduled to premiere globally on Apple TV on October 9, 2026.