Apple Original Films Releases MATCHBOX THE MOVIE Premiere Footage

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The Mattel toy-inspired action film stars John Cena as an undercover CIA agent who reunites childhood friends in a globetrotting adventure.

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Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere event for its action film 'Matchbox The Movie' at AMC Lincoln Square in New York. The film stars John Cena , Jessica Biel , Sam Richardson , Teyonah Parris and Arturo Castro . 'Matchbox The Movie' will premiere globally on Apple TV on Friday, October 9, 2026.

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Inspired by the iconic Mattel toys, 'Matchbox The Movie' is an action-packed, globetrotting adventure about a group of friends since childhood who have their lives upended when undercover CIA agent Sean ( John Cena ), their long-absent former leader, returns to their small town and unwittingly gets them embroiled in a frantic international pursuit to save the world.

World premiere footage, film clips and soundbites from the event are now available on EPK.tv .

Directors: Sam Hargrave

Cast: John Cena , Jessica Biel , Arturo Castro , Sam Richardson , Teyonah Parris , Danai Gurira , Golshifteh Farahani, Corey Stoll , Bill Camp

Writers: David Coggeshall

Producers: David Ellison , Dana Goldberg , Don Granger, Robbie Brenner, Ynon Kreiz, Jules Daly

Executive Producers: Sam Hargrave, Patrick Newall, Elizabeth Bassin

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_Originally reported by [BroadwayWorld](https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/MATCHBOX-THE-MOVIE-World-Premiere-Footage-Available-on-EPKtv-20261007)._