Chris Pratt’s Karate Kid Replacement Officially Arrives in 2 Weeks on Apple TV
A New Streaming Role
In Way of the Warrior Kid, Pratt portrays a Navy SEAL who helps his nephew learn to defend himself from bullies. Jude Hill also stars in the Apple TV film.
The movie adds to Pratt’s growing work with streaming services. He has generally avoided large streaming paydays, but his recent choices suggest that approach may be shifting.
Streaming Career So Far
Pratt’s first major streaming film was The Tomorrow War, released on Prime Video in 2021 after plans for a theatrical launch changed. Its reported $200 million budget made it the most expensive streaming movie at the time.
Last year, he starred in The Electric State, a Netflix production with a reported $320 million budget. Neither film led to a sequel, while Pratt is now associated with the Super Mario and Garfield franchises.
Mixed Results, Major Success
Pratt began 2026 with Mercy, a science-fiction mystery also featuring Rebecca Ferguson. The movie struggled in theaters to earn back its reported $60 million budget, then found a better reception on Prime Video.
He later returned as the voice of the lead character in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which earned more than $1 billion worldwide. Pratt also returned for season two of The Terminal List, though the series saw a substantial viewership decline after a four-year break.
Key points
- Way of the Warrior Kid arrives on Apple TV in two weeks.
- Pratt plays a Navy SEAL who teaches his nephew to resist bullies.
- The Electric State had a reported $320 million budget, but did not spawn a sequel.
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned more than $1 billion worldwide.