| Matchbox | |
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| Directed by | Sam Hargrave |
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| Based on | Matchbox by Mattel |
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| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Pedro Luque |
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| Distributed by | Apple TV+ |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Matchbox is an upcoming American action adventure comedy film directed by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper, based on the Matchbox toy brand. It stars John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Teyonah Parris, Randeep Hooda, Danai Gurira, and Corey Stoll.
Matchbox is set to be released in 2026.
The plot follows Sean, a former soldier who reunites with childhood friends after a successful mission, only to be kidnapped and framed. The group must clear their names and rediscover their friendship in a high-stakes cross-continental adventure.
— The Prague Reporter [1]
In May 2024, Skydance Media and Mattel Films were developing a live-action film based on the toy brand Matchbox. Sam Hargrave had been hired to direct the film, and David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper were penning the screenplay. [8] In September, John Cena joined the cast in the lead role. [9] In November, Jessica Biel joined the cast in an undisclosed role. [10] In December, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris joined the cast in undisclosed roles. [2] [3] [4] Randeep Hooda, Danai Gurira, and Corey Stoll would later be added to the cast. [5] [6] [7]
Filming began in Budapest in January 2025, with additional filming taking place in Casablanca in March, as evidenced by social media posts showing lead actor John Cena filming action car scenes on location. [11] Scenes were also filmed in Erfoud and Merzouga. [12] Production was also expected to occur in Slovakia (already finished as of April 7, 2025 [13] ) and Los Angeles. [14]
Matchbox is set to be released in 2026. [15]
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