Matchbox: The Movie is an action comedy film directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by David Coggeshall. The 2026 film follows Sean Walker, a spy, as he reunites with his childhood friends for a funeral, but things take a turn when all of them are kidnapped by the CIA, who think that Sean has stolen a nuclear warhead. Now, Sean and his friends must work together to find the nuclear warhead to clear their names and avoid a catastrophe. Matchbox: The Movie stars John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris. If you loved the bombastic action, hilarious comedy, and entertaining story in Matchbox: The Movie, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Central Intelligence (Rent on Prime Video)
Central Intelligence is a buddy action comedy film directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Ike Barinholtz and David Stassen. The 2016 film follows Calvin, a former star athlete now working as an accountant, as he is invited for a drink by classmate Robbie, who was bullied in high school. When Calvin meets Robbie, he is shocked by his transformation, but their reunion soon turns into a deadly situation as Calvin discovers that Robbie is on the run from the CIA. Central Intelligence stars Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, Amy Ryan, Aaron Paul, and Jason Bateman.
The Union (Netflix)
The Union is a spy action comedy film directed by Julian Farino from a screenplay co-written by Joe Barton and David Guggenheim. The 2024 film follows Mike, a down-to-earth construction worker whose peaceful life is upended after his high school sweetheart, Roxanne, recruits him to become a spy for a U.S. intelligence mission. The Union stars Mark Wahlberg, Halle Berry, Mike Colter, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Jessica De Gouw, Alice Lee, Jackie Earle Haley, and J.K. Simmons.
Ghosted (Apple TV)
Ghosted is a romantic action comedy film directed by Dexter Fletcher from a screenplay co-written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers. The Apple TV film follows Cole, a farmer who falls head over heels for Sadie, a mysterious woman after spending a night together. When he doesn’t hear back from her again, he follows her to the United Kingdom and is shocked to discover that she is a spy. Ghosted stars Chris Evans, Ana de Armas, Adrien Brody, Mike Moh, Amy Sedaris, and Tate Donovan.
The Family Plan (Apple TV)
The Family Plan is an action comedy film directed by Simon Cellan Jones from a screenplay by David Coggeshall. The 2023 film follows Dan Morgan, a seemingly ordinary car salesman and family man who’s hiding a dangerous past from his family. When he discovers that he has been found, he takes an impromptu trip with his family while being chased by assassins. The Family Plan stars Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Monaghan, Zoe Colletti, Van Crosby, Saïd Taghmaoui, Maggie Q, and Ciarán Hinds.
Killers (Prime Video)
Killers is an action comedy film directed by Robert Luketic from a screenplay co-written by Bob DeRosa and Ted Griffin. The 2010 film follows Jen Kornfeldt on a trip to France with her parents, where she meets the man of her dreams, Spencer. They fall in love and get married, but things take a turn when Jen discovers that Spencer is a former undercover assassin and they are hunted by rival assassins. Killers stars Ashton Kutcher, Katherine Heigl, Tom Selleck, and Catherine O’Hara.
Spy (Rent on Prime Video)
Spy is a spy action comedy film written and directed by Paul Feig. The 2015 film follows Susan Cooper, a CIA analyst, as she volunteers to become a field agent to avenge her spy partner and infiltrate a dangerous arms deal that could cause a global catastrophe. Spy stars Melissa McCarthy, Jason Statham, Rose Byrne, Miranda, Bobby Cannavale, Allison Janney, and Jude Law.
Knight and Day (Paramount+ & Rent on Prime Video)
Knight and Day is a satirical action comedy film directed by James Mangold from a screenplay by Patrick O’Neill. The 2010 film follows June Havens, a classic car restorer, as she has a chance meeting at the airport with Roy Miller, a charming stranger, while returning home to Boston. June is soon targeted by the CIA and criminals who think that she is working with Roy. Knight and Day stars Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis, Jordi Mollà , and Paul Dano.
Stuber (Rent on Prime Video)
Stuber is a buddy action comedy film directed by Michael Dowse from a screenplay by Tripper Clancy. The 2019 film follows Stu, a mild-mannered Uber driver whose day takes a dangerous turn after he picks up Vic Manning, a grizzled LAPD detective. Stu and Vic work together to track down a dangerous criminal and discover corruption in the police department. Stuber stars Dave Bautista, Kumail Nanjiani, Iko Uwais, Natalie Morales, Betty Gilpin, and Jimmy Tatro.
Heads of State (Prime Video)
Heads of State is an action comedy film directed by Ilya Naishuller from a screenplay co-written by Josh Applebaum, André Nemec, and Harrison Query. The 2025 film follows rivals United States President Will Derringer and British Prime Minister Sam Clarke as they are forced to work together to survive with the help of a British spy after the Air Force One they were on gets shot down. Heads of State stars John Cena, Idris Elba, Priyanka Chopra, Jack Quaid, and Paddy Considine.
Playdate (Prime Video)
Playdate is a buddy action comedy film directed by Luke Greenfield from a screenplay by Neil Goldman. The 2025 film follows Brian, a recently unemployed accountant and father, as he reluctantly goes on a playdate with an eccentric stay-at-home dad, Jeff. Things take a turn when both Brian and Jeff, as well as their sons, are targeted by deadly assassins. Playdate stars Kevin James, Alan Ritchson, Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, and Benjamin Pajak.