Matchbox Movie Soundtrack
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| Movie Soundtrack (2026) | |
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| Director | Sam Hargrave |
| Studio | Apple Studios / Skydance Media / Mattel Films |
| Release date | 2026-10-09 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Comedy |
| Composer(s) | Alex Belcher |
| Score album | Matchbox (Original Motion Picture Score) |
| Available on | Apple TV+ |
| Cast | John Cena as Sean Jessica Biel as Sam Richardson as Arturo Castro as Teyonah Parris as Danai Gurira as ... e 3 more |
About This Soundtrack
Set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on October 9, 2026, the upcoming action-comedy film Matchbox is directed by Sam Hargrave and co-produced by Apple Studios, Skydance Media, and Mattel Films. The film features John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Teyonah Parris, and Danai Gurira in a high-speed adventure inspired by the legendary Mattel toy cars.
The soundtrack for Matchbox is led by a powerful, adrenaline-driven original score composed by Alex Belcher, famous for his action scores in Sam Hargrave's Extraction series. Utilizing a hybrid blend of heavy rock instrumentation, orchestral brass, and modern electronics, Belcher's themes capture the high-speed car chases and the comedic buddy-cop dynamic of the film.
This page serves as the official pre-release music database and guide for Matchbox (2026). As the film approaches its Apple TV+ debut, fans can explore all confirmed metadata and score details, and the full tracklist will be compiled in real time with direct links to stream on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
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We are currently preparing the complete musical guide for Matchbox. As soon as the movie premieres starting 2026-10-09, our editorial team will update this page with every song, scene description, and timestamp.
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About the Composer(s)
Alex Belcher is an acclaimed American film and television composer known for his propulsive, high-octane action scores and atmospheric, character-driven dramatic music. A frequent collaborator of industry giant Henry Jackman and action-specialist director Sam Hargrave, Belcher has established a major presence in Hollywood's modern action landscape.
Belcher co-composed the relentless, beat-heavy scores for Sam Hargrave's hit Netflix action features Extraction and Extraction 2 alongside Henry Jackman. His individual scoring credits include the crime thriller 21 Bridges (starring Chadwick Boseman), the military thriller The Contractor (starring Chris Pine), and Skydance's global spy action series Citadel. For Hargrave's 2026 Apple TV+ action-comedy Matchbox, Belcher composed a dynamic, adrenaline-fueled score. He blends heavy rock guitars, sweeping orchestral brass, and modern synth-electronic loops to complement John Cena's high-stakes automotive chases and the film's comedic buddy-cop chemistry.
Did you know?
- Sam Hargrave's Directorial Vision: Director Sam Hargrave, renowned for his physics-defying action choreography in Netflix's Extraction films, utilized real stunt drivers and minimal CGI to bring the high-speed car chases of Matchbox to life, honoring the legacy of the Mattel toy cars.
- Alex Belcher's Solo Action Score: Composer Alex Belcher, who previously co-composed the Extraction series alongside Henry Jackman, took the lead for Matchbox, composing a heavy rock and electronic hybrid score that matches the film's modern action-comedy aesthetic.
- Collaboration of Giants: The film is a massive co-production between Apple Studios, Skydance Media, and Mattel Films, representing Mattel's second major live-action adaptation of a toy brand following the critical and commercial success of Barbie (2023).
- John Cena's Undercover Action Role: John Cena plays Sean, a CIA operative who must balance intense physical combat with comedic timing, reuniting with Skydance after his role in their action-comedy features.
- Filming Across Dynamic Locations: Production took place on location in various settings across Georgia and international sites, creating a diverse backdrop for the film's globetrotting espionage storyline.
Official Trailer
About the Movie
In Apple Original Films' upcoming action-comedy blockbuster Matchbox (also known as Matchbox: The Movie), Sean (John Cena) is a brilliant undercover CIA operative who abruptly returns to his quiet hometown after years of dangerous covert missions. His unexpected homecoming disrupts the lives of his childhood group of friends, pulling them out of their suburban routines and throwing them headfirst into a high-stakes, globe-trotting espionage conspiracy to stop a catastrophic global threat.
Directed by action specialist Sam Hargrave (Extraction, Extraction 2) and written by David Coggeshall (The Family Plan), the film features an impressive ensemble cast including Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, Teyonah Parris, Danai Gurira, Corey Stoll, and Bill Camp. Produced by Skydance Media, Mattel Films, and Apple Studios, Matchbox translates the legendary toy brand's high-speed energy into a cinematic experience, combining spectacular car stunts, comedic chemistry, and thrilling physical choreography.
The film's soundtrack is led by a vibrant, adrenaline-pumping original score composed by Alex Belcher, who brings his signature high-octane action orchestration to the movie. On this page, fans will find the complete guide to all songs played in Matchbox as soon as the movie premieres on Apple TV+ on October 9, 2026, complete with direct links to stream the full tracklist on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon.
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