Paramount Pictures and Activision have officially confirmed new creative leads for their long-developing Call of Dutyfilm adaptation, signaling that the long-rumored project is finally moving forward. The live-action feature will be developed and produced jointly by the two companies, with Paramount handling global distribution.
The studio announced that Peter Berg—known for Lone Survivor, Patriots Day, and Deepwater Horizon—will write, direct, and produce the film alongside his production team. He will be joined by Taylor Sheridan, the writer-director behind Wind River and creator of Yellowstone, who will also co-write and produce. David Glasser, a frequent Sheridan collaborator and CEO of 101 Studios, is attached as a producer as well.
Berg and Sheridan have a history of collaboration, most notably on Hell or High Water, which earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay. Their combined background in military drama, grounded action, and morally complex storytelling positions them as fitting choices for adapting Call of Duty’s large-scale, soldier-centered narratives into a cinematic framework.
The film aims to stay true to what has made the video game series a global phenomenon—its focus on tactical realism, high-stakes missions, and ensemble characters—while introducing new storylines and perspectives for a broader theatrical audience. Paramount’s statement describes the project as one designed to “deliver on the hallmarks of what fans love about the iconic series, while boldly expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences.”
Call of Duty remains one of the most commercially successful franchises in gaming history, holding the top spot as the best-selling video game series in the U.S. for 16 consecutive years. With more than 500 million copies sold and a massive online player base, the brand has become a central part of gaming culture and entertainment media.
While no cast or release date has been announced, the attachment of Berg and Sheridan marks a significant step for a film adaptation that has long been discussed but never fully realized. With their shared experience blending character-driven tension and large-scale action, the duo’s involvement suggests Paramount and Activision are aiming for a grounded yet cinematic interpretation rather than a simple action spectacle.
