Movies & TV
Madden Countdown
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Time not confirmed
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The biographical film explores the career of football legend John Madden, tracing his path from head coach of the Oakland Raiders to iconic broadcaster and video game innovator. It delves into his partnership with Raiders owner Al Davis, his relationship with his wife Virginia, and his efforts alongside Electronic Arts founder Trip Hawkins to pioneer the Madden NFL video game.
Originally written by Cambron Clark, whose spec script landed on the Black List, the project was produced for Amazon MGM Studios. The supporting ensemble includes John Mulaney as Trip Hawkins, alongside Sienna Miller, Shane Gillis, Joel Murray, and Connor Price.
Details
- Genre
- ComedyDrama
- Director
- David O. Russell
- Starring
- Nicolas CageChristian BaleKathryn Hahn
- Rating
- R
Release information
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios, the film debuts with a limited awards-qualifying theatrical run starting November 11, 2026. It will subsequently launch globally for streaming on Prime Video on November 18, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- When does Madden 2026 release?
- Madden 2026 is scheduled to release on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 (exact time not yet confirmed).
- What period of John Madden's life is depicted in the film?
- The narrative covers his tenure coaching the Oakland Raiders, his move to the broadcast booth, and his venture working with software programmers to build the Madden NFL video game franchise.
- Who wrote the script for Madden?
- The screenplay was originally written by Cambron Clark, with David O. Russell co-writing the final script.
Last updated: 9/29/2026
