In a nutshell
- Film Announced: Paramount + Activision bring Call of Duty to the big screen
- Creative Team: Directed by Peter Berg, screenplay by Taylor Sheridan
- Release Date: June 30, 2028, coinciding with the franchise’s 25th anniversary
Paramount Pictures and Activision have officially announced a live‑action Call of Duty film set in the Modern Warfare universe. The film is slated for June 30, 2028, aligning with the franchise’s 25th anniversary.
Call of Duty Live-action Film Details
Director Peter Berg (Hancock, Friday Night Lights) will helm the project, with Taylor Sheridan penning the screenplay.
Details about the plot are scarce at the moment, but given that it will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, a story centered on Captain John Price and Task Force 141 is a possibility.
Paramount’s Vision
Paramount CEO David Ellison described the project as a “dream come true,” citing Top Gun: Maverick as the creative benchmark. He emphasized the studio’s commitment to delivering a cinematic experience that thrills longtime fans while captivating new audiences.
With Call of Duty surpassing 500 million copies sold globally, the film aims to replicate the success of other game‑to‑screen adaptations like Sonic the Hedgehog.
Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, on the other hand, is set to launch on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, on October 23, 2026, which is also the first time it will appear on a Nintendo console.
