The Way of the Warrior Kid: Trailer for New Chris Pratt Movie Unveiled
The Hollywood star of Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World takes on a new role in an Apple TV film
A new Chris Pratt movie is on the horizon! The Marvel star takes on the lead role in "The Way of the Warrior Kid," in which he plays an injured Navy SEAL who becomes a mentor to his shy nephew. What can we expect from this Apple production? A new movie in the style of "The Karate Kid" or "Cobra Kai"? The first trailer gives us a sneak peek:
Here's what The Way of the Warrior Kid is about
An official plot synopsis has also been released. Here's what "The Way of the Warrior Kid" is about:
"Middle school has been a nightmare for Marc (Jude Hill), a good kid who's bullied by his classmates and feels like he's behind in everything, from academics to P.E. to just making friends. That changes when his injured Uncle Jake (Chris Pratt), a decorated Navy SEAL, comes to spend the summer and recuperate with Marc and his mom, Sarah (Linda Cardellini). To help Marc defend himself, Jake devises an ambitious program he calls "Operation Warrior Kid" based on his SEAL training. Instead of teaching his nephew how to fight, Jake shows Marc what real courage is, facing down his own demons along the way."
The Cast of The Way of the Warrior Kid
With Chris Pratt and Linda Cardellini, the cast of "The Way of the Warrior Kid" features two big names. For Pratt, playing a Navy SEAL is nothing new. He also appears as a Navy SEAL in the Amazon series "The Terminal List." In "The Way of the Warrior Kid", however, we can expect something a little different.
Jude Hill, meanwhile, has already appeared in several major productions despite his young age. Hill took on the lead role in Kenneth Branagh's "Belfast"—and was even nominated for a few awards for his performance. He appeared once again in front of the camera for director Branagh in "A Haunting in Venice." Other roles are played by Levi McConaughey, Ava Torres, Darien Sills-Evans, Carl McDowell, and Parker Young. "The Way of the Warrior Kid" was directed by McG, who is best known for his "Charlie's Angels" films, among other projects.
When will The Way of the Warrior Kid premiere on Apple TV?
You won't have to wait much longer: "The Way of the Warrior Kid" premieres on Apple TV on November 25, 2026.
The Most Popular Movies and Series Starring Chris Pratt
Chris Pratt is best known for his roles in major film franchises and hit TV series. He made his breakthrough with the comedy series "Parks and Recreation," in which he played the lovable and somewhat simple-minded Andy Dwyer. He then made the leap to blockbuster cinema in 2014 with "Guardians of the Galaxy." As Peter Quill, aka Star-Lord, Pratt became an integral part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and returned in the sequels "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2" and "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3," as well as in "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame."
Pratt has also enjoyed great success outside the Marvel Universe. In the "Jurassic World" franchise, he plays the dinosaur expert Owen Grady, who first appeared on screen in 2015. In addition, he has taken on leading roles in films such as "Passengers", "The Tomorrow War", and "The Super Mario Bros. Movie," in which he lends his voice to the iconic character Mario. With "The Terminal List," Pratt also showed a more serious side: In the action-thriller series, he plays Navy SEAL James Reece, who uncovers the truth behind a conspiracy following a devastating military mission. With "The Way of the Warrior Kid," Pratt is once again tackling a story with a military backdrop, though this time the focus is likely to be not on action and conspiracies, but on the relationship between an uncle and his nephew.
The Most Popular Movies and Series Featuring Linda Cardellini
Linda Cardellini made her breakthrough with the teen series "Freaks and Geeks" before gaining wider recognition as nurse Samantha Taggart in the hospital drama "ER." Many may also recognize her as Velma Dinkley from the live-action "Scooby-Doo" films. In recent years, Cardellini has appeared in the Netflix series "Dead to Me," among other projects.
Like Pratt, the actress is also part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe: In the "Avengers" films as well as in "Hawkeye," she plays Laura Barton, the wife of Clint Barton, aka Hawkeye. She has also appeared in award-winning films such as "Brokeback Mountain" and "Green Book." Cardellini is currently back in the public eye thanks to the horror series "Crystal Lake." In the prequel to the slasher classic "Friday the 13th," she takes on the lead role of Pamela Voorhees. You can stream the series on Peacock. Watch the trailer here:
