Matchbox The Movie premieres on Apple TV starring John Cena

Matchbox The Movie, an action-comedy starring John Cena and Jessica Biel, has premiered on Apple TV. Produced by Skydance and Mattel Films, the film follows a CIA agent and his childhood friends as they become embroiled in a conspiracy involving a stolen nuclear warhead.

Critical reception has been largely negative, with the film holding a 22% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Reviewers have described the production as a “Fast and Furious knockoff” that lacks a distinct identity or meaningful connection to the original Mattel toy line. Despite the critical backlash, the release includes a new Mattel collection of scale models inspired by the vehicles seen in the film.

Director Sam Hargrave, known for “Extraction,” utilizes high-octane action sequences, though some critics found the choreography and script to be generic. The plot involves a race against time to prevent an international crisis during a peace summit.