Call of Duty film in development
The Call of Duty video game franchise is expanding into film with a movie set for release on June 30, 2028. The film will be directed by Peter Berg and co-written by Taylor Sheridan, with production support from Paramount Skydance and Activision.Focus on Modern Warfare era
The film will center on the Modern Warfare era of the franchise, which began with Call of Duty 4 in 2007. This period became a global phenomenon and is known for its intense military gameplay and storytelling.Emphasis on war's human cost
Peter Berg, the director, described the film as a visceral war drama rather than a typical summer blockbuster. He aims to explore the humanity and psychology of soldiers, focusing on the "cost of war" through characters like Captain Price, Ghost, and Soap.Complex characters, not action figures
Berg and Sheridan aim to portray the elite military unit Task Force 141 as complex individuals with nuanced stories. They want to highlight the burdens and moral dilemmas faced by soldiers rather than simply presenting them as action-driven figures.Collaboration rooted in military themes
Berg and Sheridan bring experience in military storytelling to the project. Berg previously directed Lone Survivor, based on a true Navy SEAL mission, while Sheridan has worked on films and series about covert operations and the realities of modern warfare.Violence tempered by deeper themes
Berg noted the film will be less violent than his previous work, The Mosquito Bowl, but will still carry a strong emotional core. The film will focus on the consequences of war and the emotional toll on those who fight it.
