Way of the Warrior Kid
Synopsis
Jake is an injured Navy SEAL who becomes a mentor for his shy, struggling nephew Marc. Using the principles of his military training, Jake teaches Marc how to be a Warrior Kid as he enters high school.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- McG
- Screenplay & Story
- Will Staples
- Original Title
- Way of the Warrior Kid
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Skydance Media, Indivisible Productions, Wonderland Sound and Vision, Apple Studios, Everard Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
McG
Will Staples, Jocko Willink
Shane Hurlbut
Peter S. Elliot
Jocko Willink, Mary Viola, Chris Pratt, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger
Department Leadership Roster
Will Staples
Screenplay
McG
Director
Jocko Willink
Producer
Mary Viola
Producer
Chris Pratt
Producer
Dana Goldberg
Producer
Don Granger
Producer
McG
Producer
Ben Everard
Producer
David Ellison
Producer
Laurent Gillet
Visual Effects Supervisor
Shane Hurlbut
Director of Photography
Bruce Wayne Gillies
Producer
Peter S. Elliot
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Way of the Warrior Kid about?
Jake is an injured Navy SEAL who becomes a mentor for his shy, struggling nephew Marc. Using the principles of his military training, Jake teaches Marc how to be a Warrior Kid as he enters high school.
Who directed Way of the Warrior Kid?
Way of the Warrior Kid was directed by McG.
Who stars in Way of the Warrior Kid?
The principal cast of Way of the Warrior Kid includes Chris Pratt, Linda Cardellini, Jude Hill, Levi McConaughey, Ava Torres.
When was Way of the Warrior Kid released and how long is it?
Way of the Warrior Kid was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Is Way of the Warrior Kid based on a book or true story?
Way of the Warrior Kid is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jocko Willink".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Way of the Warrior Kid?
Way of the Warrior Kid holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); IN: U/A 16+; US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).