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Matchbox the Movie

7.6/10
TMDB595 votes
2026Original: English127 min

When a group of former childhood friends reconnect, their reunion takes a wild turn as they stumble upon a dangerous international plot—and must save the world.

Genres: Action, Comedy, Adventure
Cast: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris

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About Matchbox the Movie

Save the world, bring your friends.

Matchbox the Movie (2026) is a film in the action, comedy, adventure genres. Directed by Sam Hargrave. The cast includes John Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson.

Released
2026-10-05
Original language
English
Runtime
127 minutes
Status
Released
Production countries
United States of America
Production companies
Mattel Studios, Skydance Media
Directors
Sam Hargrave
Writers
David Coggeshall

Matchbox the Movie cast & characters

Audience reviews

7.6/10 from 595 TMDB votes. Ratings and reviews are supplied by TMDB. Reviews are attributed to their original authors.

Manuel São Bento

TMDB member review

Check out my full review @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/matchbox-the-movie-movie-review-john-cena-leads-a-fun-practical-ride-that-never-leaves-its-lane/ Rating: B- MATCHBOX THE MOVIE is exactly the film I expected: a formulaic, predictable spy comedy that never tries to be more than what it truly is. The practical, on-location action gives it a real edge over most of its genre, as Sam Hargrave's choreography…

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Check out my full review @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/matchbox-the-movie-movie-review-john-cena-leads-a-fun-practical-ride-that-never-leaves-its-lane/ Rating: B- MATCHBOX THE MOVIE is exactly the film I expected: a formulaic, predictable spy comedy that never tries to be more than what it truly is. The practical, on-location action gives it a real edge over most of its genre, as Sam Hargrave's choreography and kinetic camera work remain as solid as ever. John Cena carries it with ease, doing his own stunts and getting better every time I see him. The cast has genuine chemistry, and even if the characters never go much beyond the surface, a friendship built around those little cars was easy for me to relate to. I had the right amount of fun with it. Not more, not less.

Ryan Ting

TMDB member review

Unleash your inner child with the 17x WWE Champion John Cena along with his group of former childhood friends as they stumbled upon an international plot & save the world based on the popular diecast vehicles from Hasbro.

Fruitless_Tux 🐧

TMDB member review

I can’t quite understand why the whole thing is called ‘Matchbox – The Movie’. The only connection is that a few children are occasionally seen holding a Matchbox car. However, although the protagonists are supposed to be in their early to mid-30s, the actors playing them are easily 15 years older. That doesn’t come across as very credible. As products are repeatedly highlighted in the film, it seems to be a…

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I can’t quite understand why the whole thing is called ‘Matchbox – The Movie’. The only connection is that a few children are occasionally seen holding a Matchbox car. However, although the protagonists are supposed to be in their early to mid-30s, the actors playing them are easily 15 years older. That doesn’t come across as very credible. As products are repeatedly highlighted in the film, it seems to be a sort of infomercial. I’m feeling a slight urge to order a Leatherman afterwards... All in all, though, it’s a solid action comedy. Just the sort of film you’d expect from John Cena. Not a standout, but an entertaining watch without much depth.

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What is Matchbox the Movie about?

When a group of former childhood friends reconnect, their reunion takes a wild turn as they stumble upon a dangerous international plot—and must save the world.

Who stars in Matchbox the Movie?

John Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira. See the cast cards above for character names.

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