WAY OF THE WARRIOR KID

Way of the Warrior Kid Gives One Boy the Courage to Believe in Himself

Marc has spent most of his life feeling like he's not good enough.

Then his uncle comes to visit for the summer.

And everything begins to change.

Way of the Warrior Kid stars Chris Pratt and Jude Hill in an inspiring coming-of-age drama about a young boy who discovers that becoming stronger isn't always about learning how to fight.

Jude Hill plays Marc, a middle school student who's having a difficult time finding his place.

He's bullied by classmates, struggles to keep up in school and physical education, and has trouble making friends.

No matter how hard he tries, Marc always seems to feel one step behind everyone else.

Then his Uncle Jake arrives.

Played by Chris Pratt, Jake is a decorated Navy SEAL recovering from an injury who comes to spend the summer with Marc and his mother, Sarah (Linda Cardellini).

When Jake discovers what his nephew has been going through, he decides to help.

But instead of simply teaching Marc how to defend himself, Jake creates an ambitious summer training program inspired by his military experience.

He calls it Operation Warrior Kid.

Through physical challenges, discipline and lessons about perseverance, Jake begins helping Marc develop the confidence and skills he's been missing.

But the training isn't really about turning Marc into a fighter.

It's about teaching him what real courage looks like.

As Marc learns to confront his fears and believe in his own abilities, Jake finds himself facing some personal struggles of his own.

Their summer together gradually becomes a journey of growth for both uncle and nephew, proving that even the strongest people sometimes need someone in their corner.

Directed by McG and based on the bestselling novel by former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, the film also features Willink and Levi McConaughey.

At its heart, Way of the Warrior Kid is about confidence, resilience and discovering that being brave doesn't mean you're never afraid.

Sometimes it simply means finding the strength to keep going.

Marc thought he needed someone to teach him how to fight.

What he really needed was someone to show him how to believe in himself.

Way of the Warrior Kid premieres globally Wednesday, November 25, 2026, on Apple TV.