Matchbox the Movie (2026): Release Date & Cast
Matchbox the Movie is an upcoming 2026 action adventure film directed by Sam Hargrave, starring John Cena as Sean, Jessica Biel and Golshifteh Farahani. It comes out on October 9, 2026. It runs 2 hours 6 minutes.
- release date
- Oct 9, 2026
- actors announced
- 20
- Release date
- Runtime
- 2h 6m (126 min)
- Director
- Sam Hargrave
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Apple Original Films
What Is Matchbox the Movie About?
The premise of Matchbox the Movie without spoilers.
Inspired by the Mattel toys, the film follows a tight‑knit group of childhood friends whose ordinary lives are shattered when undercover CIA operative Sean (John Cena), their long‑absent former leader, returns to their hometown. His arrival pulls them into a high‑octane, globe‑spanning chase that forces the friends to confront dangerous conspiracies and fight to save the day.
Matchbox the Movie Cast & Characters
John Cena leads the cast as Sean, with Jessica Biel as Aimee and Golshifteh Farahani. Directed by Sam Hargrave; 20 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sam Hargrave
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John Cena as Sean -
Jessica Biel as Aimee -
Golshifteh Farahani -
Sam Richardson as Crosby
Also Starring in Matchbox the Movie
· 16 more- Daniel Bernhardt
- Bill Camp
- Corey Stoll
- Arturo Castro
- Randeep Hooda
- Danai Gurira
- Teyonah Parris
- Patrick Newall International Coorespondant
- Will Fitz Baseball Player
- Tornike Gogrichiani Eastbrook
- Graham Harvey Young Sean
- Aiden Stoxx Young Crosby
- James Devoti
- Reagan Marum Young Aimee
- Jack Alldridge Jackson
- Frédéric North Themselves
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Matchbox the Movie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director and cast of Matchbox the Movie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Matchbox the Movie?
Matchbox the Movie runs 2 hours 6 minutes (126 minutes).
When does Matchbox the Movie come out?
Matchbox the Movie is set to be released on October 9, 2026.
Who directed Matchbox the Movie?
Matchbox the Movie was directed by Sam Hargrave.
More films by Sam Hargrave Who is in the cast of Matchbox the Movie?
Matchbox the Movie stars John Cena as Sean, Jessica Biel as Aimee and Golshifteh Farahani, among 20 credited actors.
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