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Matchbox the Movie
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Sam Hargrave. With John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson.
7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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.
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7.6/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWhen 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.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Matchbox the Movie.
MoviHero lists October 8, 2026 as the release date for Matchbox the Movie. Sam Hargrave is the listed director. The listed cast includes John Cena as Sean, Jessica Biel as Aimee, Sam Richardson as Crosby, Arturo Castro as Ted. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateOctober 8, 2026
GenresAdventure · Comedy · Action
Runtime2h 7m
DirectorSam Hargrave
CastJohn Cena as Sean, Jessica Biel as Aimee, Sam Richardson as Crosby, Arturo Castro as Ted
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Matchbox the Movie right for tonight?
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How much time should I set aside?
Matchbox the Movie runs 2h 7m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 9/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 3/10. The profile suggests a lower-demand watch, although preferences vary.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.6/10 from 596 votes. Updated Nov 7, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing9/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required3/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“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…”
Viewer reaction
“I can’t quite understand why the whole thing is called ‘Matchbox – The Movie’.”
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CAST & CREW
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherRobbieRobbie appears in Matchbox the Movie (2026).Open character guide otherCharmaineCharmaine appears in Matchbox the Movie (2026).Open character guide otherCrosbyCrosby appears in Matchbox the Movie (2026).Open character guide otherAimeeAimee appears in Matchbox the Movie (2026).Open character guide otherTedTed appears in Matchbox the Movie (2026).Open character guide otherSeanSean appears in Matchbox the Movie (2026).Open character guide
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