# Matchbox Movie Fun

> John Cena and stunt stars team up for high-octane Matchbox toy car adventure on Apple TV.
- Title: Matchbox Movie Fun · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: John Cena and stunt stars team up for high-octane Matchbox toy car adventure on Apple TV. Matchbox: The Movie, a high-octane action film starring John Cena…
- Keywords: matchbox, john cena, apple tv, stunt driving, action film, matchbox toys, c-130, nuclear threat, seahawks, seattle, cars, sports
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/car-life/a74001553/matchbox-the-movie-toy-cars-action-film
- Author: Mark Vaughn
- Published: 2026-10-05T22:20:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: matchbox, john cena, apple tv, stunt driving, action film, matchbox toys, c-130, nuclear threat, seahawks, seattle, cars, sports
## Matchbox Movie Premise
A group of friends reunite after playing with Matchbox toys, then wake up in a new world after a spiked drink.

> OK. everybody listen, we’re all going to wake up someplace different.
## John Cena Stunt Work
Cena described wheeling a VW van and jumping a 6x6 Land Rover in a roll cage with six-point harness.

> I got to wheelie a VW van... and jump a 6x6 Land Rover
## Biel's Stunt Experience
Biel, a first-time stunt driver, learned to 180 a car to a mark on the back of the car and 360 to a mark.

> I hadn’t done any real stunt driving like this in the past. Not really.
## Stunt Team Background
Sam Hargrave, a stunt coordinator for major action films, directs the movie with a focus on car chases and shoot-em-ups.

> stuntman-turned-director Sam Hargrave
## Apple TV Release
The movie releases on Apple TV on October 9, accessible without theater attendance.

> You can see it October 9 when it comes out on Apple TV
## Cena's Confidence
Cena believes fans will enjoy the movie after seeing the trailer, despite intellectual property challenges.

> Intellectual property sometimes can be tough
## Key takeaway

Matchbox: The Movie, a high-octane action film starring John Cena and stunt performers, releases on Apple TV on October 9.