Jackpot! – Release date, Trailer, & more about John Cena & Awkwafina Action-Comedy

Amazon MGM Studios is releasing a new action-comedy starring John Cena and Awkwafina. The movie is set in Los Angeles in 2030 and follows the story of a struggling actress who accidentally wins the lottery. However, things take a dark turn when she learns that, in this futuristic Los Angeles, it is legal for anyone to hunt down and kill the lottery winner to steal the prize money, with absolutely no consequences.

If you're looking for all the information about Jackpot!, you've come to the right place. We have compiled all the important details like the premiere date, where you can watch the movie, cast details, the official trailer, and more. So without further ado, keep reading this article as we keep you updated on the latest information.

Release date & Where to Watch

Jackpot! premieres on Prime Video worldwide on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

Plot

Set in the near future in California, a “Grand Lottery” has just been established. The catch? You need to kill the winner before the sun sets in order to legally claim the jackpot, which is a multi-billion dollar prize money. 

When Katie Kim relocates to Los Angeles, she mistakenly ends up with the winning ticket. In order to escape the frenzied jackpot hunters, she desperately teams up with novice lottery protection agent Noel Cassidy, who will do everything possible to ensure her safety – only in exchange for a share of her prize. However, Noel must confront his competitor Louis Lewis, who is also determined to take Katie's commission, no matter what.

Cast

• Awkwafina (Ocean's Eight, Crazy Rich Asians) as Katie

Awkwafina (real name Nora Lum) plays an unsuspecting lotto winner. Speaking about her role, director Paul Feig said, "She is the audience. When you're watching this movie, you’re in her shoes of suddenly being caught in this situation where literally the entire world wants to kill you."

• John Cena (The Suicide Squad, F9: The Fast Saga) as Noel Cassidy

Former pro wrestler John Cena plays an amateur lottery protection agent. "John brings such a grounded, lovely presence to what could have been a very macho, '80s action-star thing. The role was written to be slightly nerdy, and the first time I talked to him, he said, ‘Now, don't think you got to try to make me cool or anything.’ So he’s this very sweet, nerdy, giant guy whose only goal in life is to protect his clients," Feig said.

• Simu Liu (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Barbie) as Noel’s nemesis, Louis Lewis
• Ayden Mayeri
• Seann William Scott
• Dolly de Leon
• Donald Elise Watkins
• MGK
• Marian Green
• Josh Diogo
• Shannon Mayers
• Sam Asghari
• Monique Ganderton

Trailer

Behind the Scenes

Jackpot! is directed by Paul Feig (Freaks and Geeks, Spy) and written by Rob Yescombe (The Invisible Hours). Executive producers include John Cena, Michelle Morrissey, Rob Yescombe, and Zack Roth. Principal photography for the film began in Atlanta by March 2023.