{"id":4913,"date":"2026-07-25T21:37:24","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:37:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4913"},"modified":"2026-07-25T21:37:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T21:37:24","slug":"matchbox-trailer-john-cena-stars-in-toy-car-action-movie-from-apple-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4913","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Matchbox\u2019 Trailer: John Cena Stars in Toy Car Action Movie From Apple TV"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>\n\tMattel\u2019s iconic toy cars are making their big screen debut in Apple Original Films\u2019 \u201cMatchbox,\u201d which released its first action-packed trailer starring John Cena.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4911\">Here\u2019s How to Watch 2026 WNBA All-Star Game Live Online<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe Sam Hargrave-directed film was adapted from the famous die-cast toy vehicle line. \u201cMatchbox\u201d will follow \u201ca group of childhood friends who must work together to stop an impending worldwide disaster and rediscover their friendship along the way,\u201d per the official logline.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\tCena stars as Sean Walker, an apparent super agent and automobile expert. In the trailer, we see Sean catching up with old friends in a bar when suddenly they begin feeling woozy. Sean then warns his pals, \u201cEverybody listen, we\u2019re all gonna wake up someplace different.\u201d The group then finds itself held prisoner on a cargo jet. Sean, who is tied by his hands to the roof, is interrogated by a thuggish baddie, who asks him, \u201cWhere is the nuclear warhead, Walker?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\tJessica Biel and Sam Richardson are also set to star, as are Teyonah Parris and Bollywood star Randeep Hooda. David Coggeshall (\u201cThe Family Plan,\u201d \u201cOrphan: First Kill\u201d) penned the script.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n<em>Variety <\/em>first reported that a film inspired by the iconic car toys was underway back in 2022.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4909\">Hudson Williams Debuts \u2018Scary Hot\u2019 Blue Eyes in First \u2018Yaga\u2019 Clip at San Diego Comic-Con<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cFor nearly 70 years, Matchbox has carried enormous cultural relevance and inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations, combining what they see in the world every day with what they dream their own world to be,\u201d Robbie Brenner, executive producer of Mattel Films, said previously in a statement. \u201cWe look forward to working with our incredible partners at Skydance Media to craft a story for the big screen that evokes the same, imaginative spirit of this beloved Mattel franchise and delights fans of all ages.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cMatchbox\u201d joins \u201cBarbie\u201d as the latest Mattel brand to get the big-screen treatment, though presumably not for long; currently in development are projects based on fellow Mattel brands including Hot Wheels, American Girl, Barney, Polly Pocket, Thomas and Friends and Uno, amongst others.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\n\tThe film is produced by Skydance\u2019s David Ellison and Dana Goldberg and Don Granger and Robbie Brenner for Mattel Films.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/relocationobserver.com\/?p=4907\">\u2018EverQuest Legends\u2019 Unveils Cat Race Kerran as Playable Characters for Video Game Franchise\u2019s Reboot (EXCLUSIVE)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\u201cMatchbox\u201d comes to Apple TV Oct. 9. 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