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Matchbox The Movie

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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.
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Helen O'Hara Empire Magazine 13 hrs ago
1/5
A risible mess of in-your-face product placement and overly familiar plotting, this can’t be saved even by a talented cast of comedians. You’d be better off playing with toy cars. Go to Full Review
Alison Willmore New York Magazine/Vulture 1 day ago
Matchbox: The Movie aims for nothing — it can’t really fail because there are no expectations. Go to Full Review
Nell Minow RogerEbert.com 2 days ago
3/4
The film aims to bring to life the imagination a child brings to his toys, and it delivers with a welcome spirit and even a little sweetness. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Green Common Sense Media 9 hrs ago
3/5
The action is exciting, of course, as are the international locations, but the film runs long and is so Hollywood familiar/formulaic that it's entirely predictable. Go to Full Review
Todd Jorgenson Cinemalogue 9 hrs ago
The characters on two legs aren’t as compelling as those on four wheels. It overflows with nostalgic affection for the titular toys, yet the ridiculous story never gets out of first gear. Go to Full Review
John Serba Decider 13 hrs ago
Bottom line: Matchbox: The Movie might’ve been tolerably brainless escapism without all the shameless brand promotion. Go to Full Review
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Shiroy A @sa1230 2 hrs ago It's a feel good, fun movie. John Cena and the cast are all great together. See more The L @TheLastFrame 3 hrs ago Traumatic experience See more Yash B @yashbansal 4 hrs ago "Matchbox the Movie" is a strange movie, and I really am not sure who the audience is supposed to be. I think there is some goofy fun to be had with some of the action scenes, and as someone who did play with toy cars growing up, there is something here. I just feel the story is too generic and not interesting enough for me to get invested in it. I think if it leaned more into the action elements and was much shorter, it could have been a guilty pleasure. I liked the friends in the movie and felt their dynamic carried most of the emotional weight. Overall, it is not a terrible movie, but I don't think there was anything that I haven't seen done better in other action movies, and I don't feel it will be that memorable as time passes. See more Siri M @RT16933025 7 hrs ago This was such a fun feel-good movie that everyone can enjoy. I had no idea what to expect and was so happily surprised. It’s funny, heart-warming, action-filled and just what we need in a movie these days. I loved the chemistry between the five main characters. The one liners are hilarious. I found myself laughing at loud at the physical comedy. Just an all-around feel good light movie. I will definitely be watching this movie again when I need to lift my spirits and laugh. See more Redford W @RedWing_2026 7 hrs ago Funny and full of action, its good to see Jessica Biel again and hot as ever See more Drew F @Drewfrost20 7 hrs ago Comes off as a hot wheels type movie but that’s only 5 minutes of the movie. The rest is basic John Cena action. See more Read all reviews
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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.
Director
Sam Hargrave
Producer
David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Robbie Brenner, Ynon Kreiz, Jules Daly
Screenwriter
David Coggeshall
Distributor
Apple TV
Production Co
Apple Original Films, Skydance Media, Mattel Films
Rating
PG-13 (Language|Sequences of Violence/Action)
Genre
Action, Adventure, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 9, 2026
Runtime
2h 6m
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