Madden film starring Nicolas Cage set for Video Nov 18

The sports drama "Madden," starring Nicolas Cage as legendary football coach and broadcaster John Madden, will premiere on Prime Video on November 18, 2026. The film, directed by David O. Russell, will receive a limited theatrical release beginning November 11, qualifying it for awards consideration, but will not have a nationwide run in cinemas.

The biopic chronicles the life of John Madden, the burly and charismatic head coach of the Oakland Raiders from 1969 to 1978. He led the team to multiple championship games and its first Super Bowl victory, Super Bowl XI, before retiring from coaching in 1979. Madden then became a mainstay of television football coverage for three decades as a color commentator. The film also explores his friendship with Raiders owner Al Davis, played by Christian Bale, his partnership with his wife Virginia, portrayed by Kathryn Hahn, and his role in building the globally popular "Madden NFL" video game franchise.

The official plot synopsis describes the film as a celebration of Madden's "once-in-a-century spirit" and his journey from a Super Bowl-winning partnership to becoming football's most recognizable voice. In a statement released alongside a...