Madden movie release date: Nov 18 on Prime Video
Madden, with Nicolas Cage as John Madden and Christian Bale as Al Davis, streams on Prime Video from November 18, 2026. Cast, trailer and how to watch.
Checked and updated 11 November 2026 at 14:23 UTC
Key points
- Madden starts streaming on Prime Video on Wednesday, November 18, 2026, worldwide.
- Nicolas Cage plays John Madden and Christian Bale plays Raiders owner Al Davis; David O. Russell directs.
- There is no nationwide cinema release, so Prime Video is how most people will watch it.
Madden starts streaming on Prime Video on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Nicolas Cage plays the coach and broadcaster John Madden, and the film is included with a Prime membership worldwide at no extra cost.
Madden release date at a glance
| Streaming date | Wednesday, November 18, 2026 |
| Where | Prime Video, worldwide |
| Cost | Included with Prime |
| Cinemas | No nationwide release |
| Release time | Not announced |
November 18 is the Wednesday of the week before Thanksgiving, so the film will be there for the holiday football weekend.
Is Madden in theaters?
Mostly no. When the date was set in August, Variety reported that the film was expected to have a short awards-qualifying run in cinemas earlier in November, and that it would not play nationwide. Amazon's own page only talks about the Prime Video release. If you were hoping for a big-screen showing near you, check local listings, but plan on streaming it.
Watch the trailer
Madden cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Nicolas Cage | John Madden |
| Christian Bale | Al Davis, owner of the Raiders |
| Kathryn Hahn | Virginia Madden, John's wife |
| John Mulaney | Trip Hawkins, founder of EA Sports |
| Sienna Miller | Carol Davis, Al's wife |
| Shane Gillis | Role not announced |
David O. Russell directed the film and wrote the script, working from an earlier version by Cambron Clark. The producers are Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, Steve Tisch, Jonathan Shukat and Matthew Budman.
What the movie covers
Amazon describes the film as inspired by Madden's life. It follows three chapters:
- The coach. Madden and his close friend Al Davis build the Raiders into Super Bowl winners. Madden coached the team from 1969 to 1978 and won Super Bowl XI.
- The broadcaster. After he stopped coaching, Madden became the most recognisable voice in American football on television.
- The video game. With Trip Hawkins, he helps create the Madden NFL series that still carries his name.
Running through all three is his marriage to Virginia and his friendship with Davis.
Is Madden a true story?
It is a drama about real people and real events, and Amazon's wording is "inspired by" his life, not a documentary record. The real John Madden died on December 28, 2021, aged 85. As with most biopics, expect some scenes and conversations to be shaped for the film.
More on Prime Video this month
Prime Video has a busy November. Rings of Power season 3 is streaming now, The Chosen season 6 starts on November 15, and Blade Runner 2099 arrives a week after Madden, on November 25.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the Madden movie come out?
On Wednesday, November 18, 2026, on Prime Video. Amazon has not published an exact release time.
Is Madden in theaters?
Not nationwide. Variety reported that the film was expected to get a short awards-qualifying run in early November, but it will not play on big screens across the country.
Who plays John Madden in the movie?
Nicolas Cage. Christian Bale plays Al Davis, Kathryn Hahn plays Madden's wife Virginia and John Mulaney plays EA Sports founder Trip Hawkins.
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