'Way of the Warrior Kid': A Navy SEAL Uncle’s Training Transforms Bullied Mark

Way of the Warrior Kid is an Apple Original Films movie in which a bullied, struggling boy named Marc learns courage from his injured Navy SEAL uncle Jake. It premieres globally on Apple TV on Novembe

《Way of the Warrior Kid》 is a film about Mark, who has lost confidence at school and in his friendships and begins to change while spending the summer with his uncle Jake. Jake is a decorated Navy SEAL recovering alongside his family after an injury, and he creates “Operation Warrior Kid” for Mark, based on his own training principles. Chris Pratt plays Jake, Jude Hill plays Mark, and Linda Cardellini plays Mark’s mother, Sarah. The film is based on Jocko Willink’s bestselling book of the same name.

Learning Courage Instead of Fighting

What Mark wants is to learn how to stand up to the kids who bully him, but Jake’s approach is not simply combat training. According to the official synopsis, the purpose of the training is to help Mark confront not only his physical abilities but also his fears and inner problems. The trailer shows Mark gradually changing his attitude as he endures everyday tasks and training.

Family as a Stage for Growth

The heart of the story is the mentor relationship formed within the family, rather than military experience itself. Staying at Mark and Sarah’s home, Jake gets a close look at the burdens weighing on his nephew’s school, athletics, and friendships, while Mark begins to establish his own standards before entering high school. McG directs and Will Staples wrote the screenplay. Ava Torres, Levi McConaughey, Darien Sills-Evans, Carl McDowell, and Parker Young also appear.

Worldwide Release on November 25

Apple TV will release the film worldwide on November 25, 2026. The runtime listed on the Apple TV page is 1 hour and 46 minutes, and its genres are listed as action and drama.