Call of Duty Movie Confirmed in the Works at Paramount

Call of Duty Movie at Paramount

A Call of Duty movie is officially in development at Paramount, marking the franchise’s first major step toward the big screen.

Paramount and Activision have struck a new partnership that doesn’t stop at a single film. The deal also grants the studio rights to expand Call of Duty into a larger universe of movies and TV shows.

Details are still under wraps — no director, cast, or release window yet — but the announcement is the clearest signal so far that Hollywood is finally moving on one of gaming’s biggest brands.

In a joint statement, both companies said the film is “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.”

They also emphasized that they "are committed to honoring the brand’s rich narrative and distinctive style, promising an authentic and exciting experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike."

The move comes more than 20 years after Call of Duty first launched in 2003. Since then, the franchise has sold over 500 million copies worldwide, making it one of the most successful video game series in history.

Paramount CEO David Ellison, a longtime fan of the franchise, said he has put “countless hours” into playing Call of Duty over the years and sees the film as a personal passion project. He compared the studio’s approach to its work on Top Gun: Maverick, promising the same commitment to excellence and authenticity.

Activision President Rob Kostich echoed the point, emphasizing that the goal is to capture Call of Duty’s “visceral, breathtaking action” while honoring the franchise’s roots.

Paramount has experience in adapting video games, with the Sonic films proving both critical and commercial successes. On the flip side, its Halo TV series was canceled after just two seasons, highlighting the risks involved in game-to-screen projects.

For now, fans are left speculating on the direction the story might take. Will it return to Call of Duty’s World War II roots, or dive into the modern military sagas of Modern Warfare and Black Ops? Iconic characters like Captain Price, Soap, Ghost, Mason, and Woods could make the jump to live-action — but who might play them remains a big question.

The announcement also comes at a pivotal time for Activision, just months ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7’s release this November. With Battlefield 6 also on the horizon, the competition in the FPS space is heating up, and a Hollywood debut could add even more buzz around the franchise’s future.