There’s only one John Madden. Because they didn’t make another one.

Nicolas Cage transforms into NFL legend-turned-video game icon John Madden in Madden teaser

There's only one John Madden. Because they didn't make another one.

By Mekishana Pierre

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December 26, 2025 10:10 a.m. ET

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Christian Bale as Al Davis and Nicolas Cage as John Madden in 'Madden'. Credit:

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The first teaser trailer for David O. Russell's John Madden biopic *Madden* has been released, and it's definitely something that needs to be seen to believed.

"They have no idea where we are, who we are, where we're coming from, or who we're throwing to," film star Nicolas Cage, playing the titular role, says at one point in the brief teaser.

Nicolas Cage as John Madden in 'Madden'; John Madden in the '70s.

Amazon MGM Studios

Amazon MGM Studios debuted the teaser during the Denver Broncos-Kansas City Chiefs game, which aired on Prime Video Christmas night. The film chronicles Madden's journey from humble beginnings to NFL legend as head coach of the Oakland Raiders to a long and successful stint as a commentator, before later becoming a pop culture icon as the face and voice of the *John Madden Football* and *Madden NFL* video games released beginning in the '80s.

Cage — looking quite boxy in his attempt to emulate the football coach — is joined by fellow Oscar winner Christian Bale playing Al Davis, the owner of the Raiders during Madden's time with the team.

Nicolas Cage as John Madden in 'Madden'.

Amazon MGM Studios

Besides Cage and Bale, the cast includes John Mulaney as tech entrepreneur Trip Hawkins; Kathryn Hahn as Madden's wife, Virginia; and Sienna Miller as Davis's wife, Carol.

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Russell, whose work includes *Silver Linings Playbook*, *The Fighter*, and *American Hustle*, wrote and directed *Madden*, with Cambron Clark having previously penned an earlier version of the script.

*Madden* is set to be released on Prime Video Thanksgiving Day 2026. There are no details yet on theatrical release plans.

Watch the trailer above.

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