Nicolas Cage is preparing to channel one of football’s most luminary figures. Amazon MGM Studios officially announced on Thursday, August 6, 2026, that its highly anticipated John Madden biopic, aptly titled Madden, will hit Prime Video streams worldwide on November 18.

Helmed by auteur director David O. Russell, the film promises to be a deep dive into the NFL legend’s life, eschewing the standard sports-doc formula for a more character-driven exploration of fame, friendship, and the gridiron. Cage, who has spent the latter part of his career exploring wildly diverse and eccentric roles, steps into the cleats of the effervescent Hall of Fame coach, while Christian Bale co-stars as the notoriously demanding Raiders owner Al Davis.

“Accepting the role to play this larger-than-life legend has been a highlight for me,” Cage shared in a promotional video released alongside the date announcement. “John Madden didn’t just coach football. He changed the game.”

A Star-Studded Roster

The narrative centers on Madden’s tenure coaching the Raiders to a Super Bowl victory alongside his best friend Davis, before transitioning into the broadcasting booth where his verisimilitude and passion revolutionized how the sport was televised. To round out the formidable ensemble, Amazon has tapped Kathryn Hahn, Sienna Miller, John Mulaney, and Shane Gillis, ensuring the film balances its dramatic weight with sharp, comedic timing.

Cage emphasized the emotional core of the script, noting that Madden's “humanity was present in everything he did, including his unwavering love of family and his lifelong partnership with best friend Al Davis.” For Russell, known for his mercurial yet brilliant direction in films like Silver Linings Playbook and American Hustle, the project represents a return to large-scale American mythology.

The Official Teaser Drop

New teaser for David O'Russell's 'MADDEN', starring Nicolas Cage as John Madden. Releasing November 18 on Prime Video. pic.twitter.com/TrailerLink

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Further reading: Read the full casting and release details at The Hollywood Reporter.