The Martial Arts History Museum in Glendale, California, will host the movie premiere of The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia on March 7, 2026. The event includes a red carpet at 3:30 p.m. and a screening from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 201 N Brand Blvd B100.
The film follows Detective Dalton, a Navy SEAL veteran with PTSD who works as a bounty hunter. Tasked by DEA Agent Prasad to dismantle the remaining Lunada Bay gang, Dalton must also rescue Prasad from the Russian mob, the "Red Mafia." He seeks alternative medicine strategies, including karate training with Sensei Darryl Vidal, alongside traditional therapy. The story reconnects Dalton with Chief Higgins, the Match Stick Mobsters, and Jake to save Agent Prasad.
Museum Director Michael Matsuda noted the film's natural fit for the venue, citing its action sequences and mixed martial arts, featuring actors like Darryl Vidal, known for the "crane kick" in The Karate Kid and a referee role in Cobra Kai Season 6. Matsuda expressed excitement about offering the event to the Glendale community.
Tickets are available at the door for $12 for adults and $5 for children 17 and under. The museum is located at the corner of Brand and Wilson, next to Muay Thai School. Parking is available at the 4-story tower at 222 N. Orange Street, with the first 90 minutes free.
The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia will soon be available on streaming platforms including Tubi, Amazon, and YouTube. For immediate viewing, previous installments can be accessed: The Match-Stick Flame on Tubi and The Match-Stick Flame 2: Lunada Bay on Tubi.
This announcement highlights the growing intersection of entertainment and mental health awareness, as the film addresses PTSD through martial arts and therapy. The premiere at a museum dedicated to martial arts history underscores the cultural significance of the genre.
