Buckle up and get ready to shift into high gear!

Inspired by the iconic line of die-cast vehicles, Matchbox The Movie races onto Apple TV with an explosive blend of globe-trotting adventure, high-speed chases, and plenty of horsepower.

Directed by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall, the film stars John Cena, Jessica Biel, Arturo Castro, Sam Richardson, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, and an outstanding ensemble cast.

When undercover CIA agent Sean (Cena) rolls back into his hometown, he reunites with the childhood friends who once ruled their neighborhood with their favorite Matchbox cars. Before long, they're thrown from quiet back roads onto an international collision course to save the world.

If the newly released trailer is any indication, expect turbocharged action, wild stunts, larger-than-life vehicles, and plenty of nostalgic nods to the beloved toy line. 

Check out the poster, watch the trailer, and get ready to hit the road when Matchbox The Movie premieres globally on Apple TV on October 9, 2026.

Here's a look at the first trailer for Matchbox The Movie:

Matchbox the Movie

“We're all going to wake up some place different"

Synopsis: 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.
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Director: Sam Hargrave
Writer: David Coggeshall
Cast: John Cena; Jessica Biel; Arturo Castro