The Call of Duty franchise is making its cinematic debut with powerhouse talent behind the camera. Paramount Pictures and Activision have announced that acclaimed director Peter Berg and Oscar-nominated screenwriter Taylor Sheridan will helm the live-action adaptation of gaming’s most iconic military shooter series.
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This collaboration reunites Berg and Sheridan, whose previous partnership produced Hell or High Water—a film that earned four Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Screenplay—and the critically acclaimed Wind River. Their proven chemistry promises to deliver a cinematic experience worthy of Call of Duty’s massive legacy.
Creative Powerhouse Behind the Project
| Role | Name | Notable Works |
|---|---|---|
| Writer/Director | Peter Berg | Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day |
| Writer/Producer | Taylor Sheridan | Yellowstone, 1883, Lioness, Mayor of Kingstown |
| Producer | David Glasser | Multiple acclaimed productions |
Peter Berg, founder of Film 44 and Film 47, brings experience crafting bold military narratives through films like Lone Survivor and Patriots Day. He also created the Emmy-nominated series Friday Night Lights and recently directed Netflix‘s global hit Painkiller and American Primeval.
Taylor Sheridan, creator of the record-breaking Yellowstone universe, has mastered character-driven storytelling with gritty authenticity. His upcoming projects include The Madison starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Kurt Russell, plus The Dutton Ranch, a Yellowstone spinoff slated for 2026.
Why This Matters for Gaming
Call of Duty stands as one of the most successful video game franchises ever, claiming the #1 best-selling spot in the U.S. for 16 consecutive years. With over 500 million copies sold globally and hundreds of millions of players worldwide, the franchise has driven pop culture conversations for over two decades.
Paramount and Activision aim to deliver hallmarks that fans love—intense combat sequences, military authenticity, and gripping narratives—while expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences. Berg’s expertise in military action combined with Sheridan’s talent for complex character development creates a perfect storm for adapting Call of Duty’s rich storytelling universe.
The film promises to thrill both longtime fans and newcomers, translating the franchise’s cinematic campaign experiences into a feature film that captures what makes Call of Duty legendary.
Production details and release dates are forthcoming, but with this creative dream team assembled, the Call of Duty movie is positioned to become a landmark video game adaptation.
FAQs
Who is directing the Call of Duty movie?
Peter Berg will write, direct, and produce alongside Taylor Sheridan, who will also write and produce the Paramount Pictures adaptation.
When will the Call of Duty movie be released?
Release date details haven’t been announced yet, but the project is in active development with Paramount Pictures distributing.
