The upcoming Call of Duty film, directed by Peter Berg and written by Taylor Sheridan, will be set within the game's Modern Warfare universe, director Peter Berg confirmed this weekend. This clarification addresses speculation about which of the franchise's distinct settings the movie would adapt, given its multiple established brands like Black Ops and others.
Paramount Pictures is developing the film, with a theatrical release date set for June 30, 2028. Details regarding casting and specific plot points remain undisclosed. Berg is known for his work on action and war films such as Lone Survivor and Deepwater Horizon, while Sheridan has penned and directed acclaimed titles like Sicario and Wind River, and created the television series Yellowstone.
This latest attempt to bring Call of Duty to the big screen follows earlier, unrealized plans by Activision to establish a cinematic universe over a decade ago. The success of video game adaptations is often unpredictable, with many announced projects never reaching production. The Modern Warfare game series itself is set to release its newest installment, Modern Warfare 4, this October. That game will feature a free open beta prior to launch, with preorders offering earlier access.