# Apple TV Officially Sets Release Date for Chris Pratt’s New Military Action Thriller

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apple-tv-officially-sets-release-date-for-chris-pratts-new-military-action-thriller/
- Published: 2026-07-19T11:30:15+00:00
- Updated: 2026-07-21T00:38:04+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/chris-pratt-way-of-the-warrior-kid-apple-tv-release-date-november-20-2026/
- Topics: Entertainment, Film, TV

## Key points

- Apple TV sets November 2026 release for Chris Pratt's Way of the Warrior Kid
- Pratt plays a Navy SEAL helping his bullied nephew, not fighting enemies
- Directed by McG, based on Jocko Willink's book, adapted by Will Staples

## Summary

Apple TV has confirmed that Chris Pratt's new film, Way of the Warrior Kid, will premiere in November 2026, offering the actor a rare departure from his usual hard-edged military and law enforcement roles. Directed by McG, the film sees Pratt play Jake, a decorated Navy SEAL who uses his military training to help his bullied nephew rather than resorting to typical revenge-fantasy tropes seen in similar films, marking a more emotionally driven take on the genre.

The story follows Jake spending a summer with his sister Sarah (Linda Cardellini) and her son Marc (Jude Hill), who is struggling at school with bullying, poor grades and a lack of friends. Jake launches "Operation Warrior Kid" to teach Marc genuine courage, a process that also helps Jake confront his own personal struggles. The screenplay, adapted by Will Staples from Jocko Willink's book, is set for release on Apple TV.

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