Franchise revenue milestone

The Call of Duty franchise has surpassed 40 billion dollars in cumulative revenue, a significant milestone achieved following the launch of its 23rd main installment, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This figure was announced by Asha Sharma, CEO of Xbox, who shared a chart highlighting the game's praise ratings on her X account.

Announcement and acknowledgment

Sharma praised Modern Warfare 4 as "one of the most acclaimed Call of Duty games in its 24-year history," and congratulated the Activision team as well as the players for their support. She emphasized the achievement as an "incredible milestone" for the franchise.

Franchise's mixed reception

While the franchise has enjoyed long-term success, individual installments have received varying levels of critical and player reception. For example, IGN France gave Modern Warfare 4 a score of 8/10, praising its progression options and return to "fundamentals" but noting it is "not yet completely perfect."

Comparison with other franchises

For comparison, Grand Theft Auto 5 has generated over 10 billion dollars in revenue over the past 13 years. The upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 is expected to generate 5.2 billion dollars in its first week of sales alone, according to estimates.

Expansion into film

The Call of Duty franchise is set to expand beyond video games with a film directed by Peter Berg. The movie, titled Call of Duty, will be released in French cinemas on June 28, 2028, and will focus on "the cost of war" for its characters.