The upcoming Call of Duty film, slated for a June 30, 2028, release, will be set within the Modern Warfare universe. This detail was revealed by director Peter Berg at FanaticsFest over the weekend.
Activision and Paramount have been relatively tight-lipped about the project since its announcement. The primary question surrounding the film's direction was whether it would draw from the popular Modern Warfare series or the distinct Black Ops sub-franchise, or potentially another installment like World War II or Advanced Warfare. The confirmation of a Modern Warfare setting aligns with the franchise's ongoing development, with Modern Warfare 4 anticipated this October and a potential Black Ops game next year.
Modern Warfare is characterized as a more conventional military shooter setting compared to the Black Ops series, which often delves into alternate histories, espionage, and psychological themes. The film is expected to feature familiar characters such as Captain Price and Ghost. Director Peter Berg, known for war films like Lone Survivor and action-oriented features such as Battleship and Deepwater Horizon, is helming the project. Berg previously expressed a critical view of military video games in a 2013 interview, calling them "pathetic" with the exception of those played by military personnel for entertainment. His involvement, given these past statements, suggests a potential shift in perspective or a unique approach to adapting the game's narrative.