‘Matchbox’ Trailer: John Cena Stars in Toy Car Action Movie From Apple TV
Mattel’s iconic toy cars are making their big screen debut in Apple Original Films’ “Matchbox,” which released its first action-packed trailer starring...
Key points
- Mattel’s iconic toy cars are making their big screen debut in Apple Original Films’ “Matchbox,” which released its first action-packed trailer starring John Cena.
- In the trailer, we see Sean catching up with old friends in a bar when suddenly they begin feeling woozy.
- Variety first reported that a film inspired by the iconic car toys was underway back in 2022.
- “For 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,” Robbie Brenner, executive producer of Mattel Films, said previously in a statement.
What happened
Mattel’s iconic toy cars are making their big screen debut in Apple Original Films’ “Matchbox,” which released its first action-packed trailer starring John Cena. In the trailer, we see Sean catching up with old friends in a bar when suddenly they begin feeling woozy. Variety first reported that a film inspired by the iconic car toys was underway back in 2022. “For 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,” Robbie Brenner, executive producer of Mattel Films, said previously in a statement. “We 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.” “Matchbox” joins “Barbie” 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. The film is...