Chris Pratt Trains His Nephew Like a Navy SEAL in ‘Way of the Warrior Kid’ Trailer

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Apple TV has released an official trailer for Way of the Warrior Kid. The coming-of-age drama is based on the 2017 children’s novel of the same name by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink.

Way of the Warrior Kid stars Chris Pratt, Jocko Willink, Jude Hill, Linda Cardellini, and Levi McConaughey.

Plot Synopsis:

Middle school has been a nightmare for Marc, a good kid who is bullied and feels behind in everything. That changes when his Uncle Jake, an injured and decorated Navy SEAL, comes to spend the summer. To help Marc defend himself, Jake devises an ambitious program called “Operation Warrior Kid” based on his SEAL training to teach his nephew what real courage is and how to face down his own demons.

The first poster for The Way of the Warrior Kid

Directed by McG, Way of the Warrior Kid premieres on Apple TV on November 25, 2026.


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