Apple TV has set an Oct. 9, 2026, premiere date for the “Matchbox” film and launched three first-look pictures from the John Cena-led movie.
The primary photograph from the Mattel movie reveals Cena racing on foot via visitors; the second reveals a number of autos driving down a freeway; and the third is an image of the movie’s ensemble forged.
The movie “Matchbox” is impressed by the Mattel toys of the identical identify and is described as “an action-packed, globetrotting journey a few group of lifelong pals whose lives are upended when undercover CIA agent Sean (Cena), their long-absent former chief, returns to their small city and unwittingly attracts them right into a frantic worldwide pursuit to avoid wasting the world.”
“Matchbox” is the subsequent movie launch from Mattel after Greta Gerwig’s Oscar-winning “Barbie” film in 2023.
Together with Cena, Arturo Castro, Jessica Biel, Teyonah Parris and Sam Richardson star within the film. Different forged members embrace Corey Stoll, Invoice Camp, Danai Gurira, Golshifteh Farahani and extra.
An Apple Authentic Movie from Skydance Media and Mattel Movies, “Matchbox” is directed and govt produced by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall. David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger produce for Skydance, alongside Robbie Brenner and Ynon Kreiz for Mattel Movies, in addition to Jules Daly. Patrick Newall and Elizabeth Bassin function govt producers.
The Matchbox model originated in 1953 with die-cast firm Lesney Merchandise, which was bought to Mattel in 1997. Its first massive hit was a mannequin of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation coach, which bought greater than 1 million items. Matchbox vehicles are identified for his or her miniature dimension and a spotlight to element, with numerous sizes and configurations, together with kits, tried over time. Finally, the corporate settled on the acquainted tiny die-cast vehicles in blister packs that may grasp on the cabinets of toy shops, grocery shops, and pharmacies.
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