Way of the Warrior Kid (2026)
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A bullied boy discovers his inner strength through the guidance of his Navy SEAL uncle during a single summer.
The story
A bullied 11-year-old named Marc learns to find his inner warrior over one summer with the help of his Navy SEAL uncle Jake.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
A bullied 11-year-old named Marc learns to find his inner warrior over one summer with the help of his Navy SEAL uncle Jake. The story follows the relationship between Marc, Sarah's son, and Jake, who is Sarah's younger brother and a Navy SEAL. The film explores their bond as Jake helps the boy navigate his challenges.
- First release year
- 2026
- Runtime (minutes)
- 106
- Production countries
- United States
- Original languages
- English
- Directors
- McG
- Writers
- Will Staples · screenplay
- Cast and characters
- Chris Pratt · Uncle Jake; Jude Hill · Marc; Linda Cardellini · Sarah; Levi McConaughey · Kenny; Ava Torres · Nora; Darien Sills-Evans · Commander Barnes; Carl McDowell · Principal Lanzetta; Parker Young · Kyle
- Genres
- drama
- Themes
- uncle–nephew relationships; Navy SEALs
- Tone and mood
- drama
- Premise and plot tags
- drama; American; children's book adaptation
- Source material / true-story basis
- 2017 children's novel Way of the Warrior Kid by Jocko Willink
- Production trivia
- Skydance Media acquired worldwide rights to the film for $80–85 million.; Principal photography began on August 19, 2024 in Los Angeles but largely happened at RSI Locations in Pomona and also some occurred in San Diego.
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