Director Peter Berg Says Upcoming Call of Duty Movie Will Focus on the Cost of War

Paramount Pictures is working on a new movie based on the hit video game franchise Call of Duty. Director Peter Berg recently shared that the film will avoid feeling like a comic book tentpole or turning soldiers into simple superheroes. Berg is directing the adaptation using a script written by Taylor Sheridan. The movie draws its inspiration specifically from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare games.

Characters and Themes

The film will feature complex characters like Captain Price, Soap, Ghost, and Alex. Berg explained that the game stories have a real soul and focus heavily on the cost of war. The movie will examine the heavy burden carried by warriors who choose to stand between real danger and the public.

Production and Franchise History

Berg and Sheridan are both connected to the special ops community. A sizzle reel shown at CinemaCon earlier this year highlighted the game franchise's massive success, noting one billion players and a lifetime revenue of 35 billion dollars. The Modern Warfare storyline first broke away from the series' original World War II setting with the release of Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Paramount officially announced the movie project in September 2025. Sources indicated at the time that the deal includes potential to expand the universe across both film and television. The movie is currently scheduled for release on June 30, 2028, though Paramount has not yet shared any specific plot details or cast members.

Context

Video game adaptations have become a major focus for Hollywood studios as they look for established intellectual properties with built-in global audiences. Major franchises often spend years in development before hitting the big screen, with studios planning expanded cinematic universes well ahead of the initial release.