The action-packed feature film Matchbox, starring John Cena, will begin filming in January 2025, with Budapest serving as one of the primary locations alongside Slovakia and Los Angeles. Directed by Sam Hargrave (Extraction), the film is penned by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper, blending action and drama.
Produced by Mattel Films, Skydance Media, and Apple Studios, “Matchbox” brings heavyweight production support and star power to Hungary. The project is led by producers Robbie Brenner, Elizabeth Bassin, and David Ellison, with Patrick Newall as line producer and Pedro Luque as cinematographer. Local production in Hungary is managed by Mid Atlantic Productions Kft., with Anthony Vorhies as production manager.
With Budapest increasingly becoming a hotspot for major international productions, “Matchbox” continues to highlight the city’s cinematic appeal and world-class production capabilities.