Matchbox the Movie Skips Theaters for Apple TV+ on October 9, 2026
Apple TV will forgo a theatrical release for the Mattel toy-based action film, which stars John Cena and is directed by Sam Hargrave.
Matchbox the Movie will premiere on Apple TV+ on October 9, 2026, and Apple TV has decided to forgo a theatrical release for the film, according to Screen Rant.
The automotive action film is based on the Mattel toy-vehicle line and is written by David Coggeshall and directed by Sam Hargrave. Hargrave previously served as a stunt coordinator for the Hunger Games and Marvel movies.
The cast includes John Cena, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Jessica Biel, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Corey Stoll and Bill Camp. The film is rated PG-13.
The Matchbox toy brand is 73 years old. Barbie (2023) was Mattel's last uber-popular cinematic adaptation, and Masters of the Universe is Mattel's He-Man action figure feature.
In 2001, The Fast and the Furious introduced Vin Diesel's Dominic Toretto and grossed $207.2 million in its initial release, launching a $7 billion franchise. 2017's Furious 7 earned $1.5 billion worldwide. The last Fast & Furious feature, Fast Forever, is set to premiere on March 17, 2028. John Cena previously appeared in F9: The Fast Saga (2021) and Fast X (2023).
Quick answers
When is Matchbox the Movie released on Apple TV+?
The film premieres on Apple TV+ on October 9, 2026.
Will Matchbox the Movie have a theatrical release?
No, Apple TV has decided to forego a theatrical release for the film.
Who stars in Matchbox the Movie?
The cast includes John Cena, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Jessica Biel, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Corey Stoll and Bill Camp.