Paramount has announced a major film deal with Call of Duty publisher Activision to bring the iconic first-person shooter to the big screen with an official film adaptation. Paramount and Activision announced their partnership today, September 2, confirming that the film production company will develop, produce, and distribute a live-action feature film based on Call of Duty, with the aim of delivering on "the hallmarks of what fans love about the iconic series."
Details on the actual movie are still unknown, but a film adaptation of Call of Duty is something fans have been requesting for years. The series remains one of the largest franchises in gaming history, having sold over 500 million copies globally and held the position of the number one best-selling video game series in the United States for 16 consecutive years. While Paramount's partnership with Activision marks a major moment for the series, it isn't the first time Activision has attempted to adapt a Call of Duty movie. After finding a director in Sicario 2: Soldado's Stefano Sollima, the project was eventually canned by Activision in 2020, five years after its initial announcement.
A Call of Duty Movie Is Officially Happening
Paramount's attempt at a Halo TV series was sadly canceled after just two seasons, but the company appears to be taking another swing at adapting a video game, this time for the big screen. In a new press release, the company announced a "landmark collaboration" with Activision to adapt a live-action feature film based on Call of Duty. The studio says the film will be "designed to thrill its massive global fan base by delivering on the hallmarks of what fans love about the iconic series, while boldly expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences. Both companies are committed to honoring the brand’s rich narrative and distinctive style, promising an authentic and exciting experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike."
As it seems as though the ink is still drying, details on a plot, cast, release date, or director are still unknown. Paramount could opt to adapt the Modern Warfare or Black Ops subseries, or create an entirely new story with fresh characters. Thankfully, whatever route the studio decides to go down, it appears to be committed to keeping the adaptation faithful to the games. David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, said he is a lifelong fan of the series and promised that Paramount is "resolute in our mission to deliver a cinematic experience that honors the legacy of this one-in-a-million brand – thrilling longtime fans of Call of Duty while captivating a whole new generation.”
Rob Kostich, President of Activision, said the film "will honor and expand upon what has made [Call of Duty] great in the first place." Kostich said the goal is "to create an unforgettable blockbuster movie experience that our community loves, and one that also excites and inspires new fans of the franchise."
Call of Duty has been going strong for over two decades now, and it shows no signs of slowing down. After the hugely successful release of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 last year, which was the first entry in the series to release day one on Xbox Game Pass following Microsoft's acquisition of Activision, developers Treyarch Studios and Raven Software are hoping to continue riding the high with the launch of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 later this year. The title will be a direct sequel to 2012's Black Ops 2 and will launch for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and PC on November 14.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
OpenCritic Reviews
- Released
- November 14, 2025
- ESRB
- Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Suggestive Themes, Use of Drugs
- Developer(s)
- Treyarch, Raven Software
- Publisher(s)
- Activision
- Engine
- IW Engine
- Multiplayer
- Online Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
- Cross-Platform Play
- Yes
