Madden, David O. Russell’s biopic of the football coach and broadcaster John Madden, streams globally on Prime Video on Wednesday, November 18, 2026. Nicolas Cage plays Madden and Christian Bale plays his best friend, Raiders owner Al Davis. This guide covers the release date, cast, plot and trailer, and how to watch.
Last updated on November 10, 2026.
Madden Movie at a Glance
| Detail | Madden (2026) |
| Prime Video premiere | Wednesday, November 18, 2026, streaming globally |
| Director | David O. Russell |
| Writer | David O. Russell, from an earlier script by Cambron Clark |
| Stars | Nicolas Cage as John Madden, Christian Bale as Al Davis |
| Also in the cast | John Mulaney, Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, Shane Gillis |
| How to watch | Included with Amazon Prime |
| Theaters | No wide release; a short limited run in early November |
When and Where to Watch Madden
Madden premieres on Prime Video on November 18, and Amazon says it will be available to stream globally from that day. It is included with a Prime membership, and new members can start with a free 30-day trial in the US. The film skips a wide theatrical release. Reports say it gets a short limited run in theaters in early November before it reaches Prime Video.
What Is the Madden Movie About?
The film follows John Madden and his best friend Al Davis from their Super Bowl-winning partnership with the Raiders, to Madden becoming one of football’s leading broadcasters, to the creation of the Madden NFL video game. Amazon describes it as a celebration of a brilliant mind.
Madden partnered with EA Sports in 1988 to put his name and expertise on what became the Madden NFL franchise, one of the best-selling video game series of all time. EA Sports founder Trip Hawkins is a character in the film.
Madden Cast: Who Plays Who
| Actor | Role |
| Nicolas Cage | John Madden |
| Christian Bale | Al Davis, the Raiders owner |
| John Mulaney | Trip Hawkins, founder of EA Sports |
| Kathryn Hahn | Virginia Madden, John’s wife |
| 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. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal and Steve Tisch are among the producers.
Madden Trailer
Amazon has released the official trailer, which shows Cage in the title role as John Madden. It is embedded in Amazon’s announcement of the film.
What to Watch Next on Prime Video
November is a big month for Prime Video. Season 3 of The Rings of Power premieres on November 11, and the new series Blade Runner 2099 arrives on November 25. Our best TV shows to watch in November 2026 lists the rest of the month.
Madden Movie FAQ
When does the Madden movie come out on Prime Video?
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, globally.
Who plays John Madden in the movie?
Nicolas Cage plays John Madden.
Who plays Al Davis in Madden?
Christian Bale plays Al Davis, the Raiders owner and Madden’s best friend.
Who directed Madden?
David O. Russell directed it and wrote the script from an earlier version by Cambron Clark.
Is Madden in theaters?
There is no wide release. Reports say it has a short limited theatrical run in early November before streaming on Prime Video.
Do you need Prime to watch Madden?
Yes. It is included with an Amazon Prime membership, and new US members can get a free 30-day trial.
Is the Madden movie about the video game?
Partly. It follows John Madden from coaching the Raiders to broadcasting and to the creation of the Madden NFL video game.
Who plays the EA Sports founder in Madden?
John Mulaney plays Trip Hawkins, the founder of EA Sports.
Sources: release date, cast and plot are from Amazon’s announcement as reported by Amazon News, TheWrap and PPC Land. This page is not affiliated with Amazon or Prime Video.
