The Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, California, will host the movie premiere of "The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia" on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event, which includes a red carpet from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm and a screening from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm, takes place at 201 N Brand Blvd B100. This action film, the third installment in the series, follows Detective Dalton, a Navy SEAL veteran with PTSD, as he transitions to bounty hunting and takes on the Russian mob to rescue a DEA agent.
The film features Darryl Vidal, known for the "crane kick" in "The Karate Kid" and a referee role in "Cobra Kai" Season 6. Museum Director Michael Matsuda noted the film's natural fit for the venue due to its mixed martial arts elements and experienced martial artist actors. Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under, available at the door with credit card payment. The museum is located at the corner of Brand and Wilson, adjacent to a Muay Thai school, with parking available at 222 N. Orange Street (first 90 minutes free).
The film will soon be available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Amazon, and YouTube. Previous installments can be viewed on Tubi at The Match-Stick Flame and The Match-Stick Flame 2: Lunada Bay. The premiere underscores the museum's role in showcasing martial arts in cinema and addressing serious issues like PTSD through alternative therapies such as karate.
