Apple Original Films has released the trailer for “Way of the Warrior Kid,” a new film based on the novel by Jocko Willink. The movie will premiere globally on Apple TV on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2026.
Directed by McG, the film stars Chris Pratt, Linda Cardellini, and Jude Hill, along with Willink. The cast also includes Ava Torres, Levi McConaughey, Darien Sills-Evans, Carl McDowell, Parker Young, and more.
The story follows Marc, played by Hill, a middle school student who is bullied by classmates and feels behind in academics, P.E., and making friends. His life changes when his injured Uncle Jake, a decorated Navy SEAL played by Pratt, comes to spend the summer recovering with Marc and his mom, Sarah, played by Cardellini.
To help Marc defend himself, Jake creates a program called “Operation Warrior Kid,” based on his SEAL training. Instead of teaching his nephew how to fight, Jake shows Marc what real courage looks like while confronting his own demons.
The screenplay was written by Will Staples, whose credits include “Without Remorse” and “The Right Stuff.” McG’s directing credits include “Charlie’s Angels” and “Terminator Salvation.” Willink, a former Navy SEAL, wrote the bestselling novel the film is based on.
“Way of the Warrior Kid” is an Apple Original Film by Skydance. It is produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, alongside McG and Mary Viola for Wonderland Sound, Pratt for Indivisible Productions, Ben Everard for Everard Entertainment, Bruce Wayne Gillies and Willink. Staples, Steven Bello and Cliff Lanning serve as executive producers.
Apple TV offers drama and comedy series, feature films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. The service launched on Nov. 1, 2019, and Apple Original films, documentaries, and series have earned 923 wins and 3,891 award nominations to date.
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