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Chris Pratt plays a Navy SEAL vet in Apple TV's Way of the Warrior Kid
Summary
Chris Pratt plays Jake, a Navy SEAL veteran who trains his nephew Marc (Jude Hill) in Apple TV's Way of the Warrior Kid; the film is based on Jocko Willink's novel and is scheduled to debut globally on November 20, 2026.
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Chris Pratt appears as a Navy SEAL veteran in Apple TV's upcoming film Way of the Warrior Kid. He plays Jake, an injured, decorated SEAL who visits his sister and nephew to recover and help the boy build confidence. The story follows Marc (Jude Hill), a middle-schooler who is falling behind and being bullied. The film is adapted from Jocko Willink's 2017 novel and was announced at Apple TV's Press Day.
Key details:
- Pratt's character, Jake, creates "Operation Warrior Kid" to teach his nephew courage and confidence rather than fighting techniques.
- Marc is played by Jude Hill and is described as a middle-school student who is struggling with bullying and schoolwork.
- The film is directed by Joseph McGinty Nichol (MCG) and the screenplay is by Will Staples, adapted from Willink's book.
- Cast members named alongside Pratt and Hill include Linda Cardellini, Jocko Willink, Ava Torres, Levi McConaughey, Darien Sills-Evans, McDowell, and Parker Young.
- Apple TV announced a global debut date of November 20, 2026.
Summary:
The project is presented as a family-focused, value-driven story that emphasizes mental and physical growth over high-action spectacle, reported as leaning toward a calmer tone for Pratt. The film is scheduled to debut globally on Apple TV on November 20, 2026.
