The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia Premieres at Martial Arts History Museum
LOS ANGELES, CA – February 18, 2026 – The Martial Arts History Museum will host a premiere event for The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The event schedule includes a red carpet from 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm, followed by a movie screening from 4:15 pm to 5:30 pm. The museum is located at 201 N Brand Blvd B100, Glendale, CA 91203.
About the Film
The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia centers on Detective Dalton, portrayed by Craig Robert Bruss, now working as a bounty hunter. He is completing an assignment for DEA Agent Prasad (Vineeta Prasad) to apprehend the remaining members of the Lunada Bay gang in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. Dalton, a Navy Seal veteran grappling with PTSD, seeks alternative and traditional therapies, including guidance from karate Sensei Darryl Vidal. The plot thickens when Dalton must rescue Agent Prasad from the Russian Mob, known as the “Red Mafia,” leading him to reconnect with Chief Higgins, the Match Stick Mobsters, and Jake.
Event Details and Ticketing
Tickets for the premiere will be available for purchase at the door, with credit cards accepted. Admission is $12 for adults and $5 for children aged 17 and under.
Location and Parking
The Martial Arts History Museum is conveniently located at the corner of Brand and Wilson, adjacent to the Muay Thai School. Parking is available at the 4-story tower located at 222 N. Orange Street, with the first 90 minutes of parking offered free of charge.
Availability on Streaming Services
Following the premiere, The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia will be available for streaming on platforms including Tubi, Amazon, and YouTube. The Match-Stick Flame on Tubi is available for viewing.
Museum Director’s Statement
“The film screening of The Match-Stick Flame 3: Red Mafia seems like a natural fit since it is an action film with mixed martial arts featuring highly experienced actors/martial artists such as Darryl Vidal, known for the “crane kick” in The Karate Kid and playing a referee in Cobra Kai Season 6,” stated Michael Matsuda, Museum Director. “We are excited to offer this special event for all who want to come to Glendale.”