Taylor Sheridan's 'Call of Duty' Film to Explore Modern Warfare Setting
WHO:
Collider - Taylor Sheridan is the writer of the upcoming "Call of Duty" movie.
Variety - Peter Berg is the director of the "Call of Duty" movie.
WHAT:
Yahoo - The film will adapt "Modern Warfare," the franchise's biggest and most recognizable entry.
The Hollywood Reporter - The film's release will coincide with the 25th anniversary of the Call of Duty franchise, which debuted in 2003.
Yahoo - The original "Modern Warfare" trilogy introduced Captain John Price and Simon "Ghost" Riley, two operators who became the face of the franchise's elite unit, Task Force 141.
Yahoo - Activision President Rob Kostich stated that the team was only interested in making a "Call of Duty" movie with "the right leadership, someone who cares about the IP as much as we do."
Yahoo - Paramount CEO David Ellison has said he is personally a fan of the game and has "spent countless hours playing this franchise that I absolutely love."
The Hollywood Reporter - The film will adapt the franchise’s most popular and recognizable subseries, the Modern Warfare universe.
The Hollywood Reporter - Activision head Rob Kostich stated, “We want to make sure that the authenticity of it is captured on a human level so that it feels really real and infuse that with epic scope.”
Collider - The "Call of Duty" movie will have significant ties to the Modern Warfare games.
Variety - The movie will be based on the Xbox-owned first-person shooter franchise's "Modern Warfare" games.
Variety - Plot details about the movie have been kept under wraps since its announcement.
WHEN:
The Hollywood Reporter - The planned theatrical release date for the "Call of Duty" movie is slated for June 30, 2028.
Variety - The "Call of Duty" movie was first announced in September 2025.
Variety - The movie is set to be promoted during a "Call of Duty in Culture Panel" ahead of its release in October.
WHY:
Collider - The adaptation aims to explore the themes and narratives present in the Modern Warfare universe.
HOW:
The Hollywood Reporter - Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg are co-writing the screenplay alongside David Glasser of 101 Studios, who is also producing the film.
Screen Rant - The movie will officially reveal its franchise universe setting, confirming its connection to the Modern Warfare series.
(UPDATED July 19, 2026 10:22 UTC)
A film adaptation of "Modern Warfare," the most iconic entry in the Call of Duty franchise, is in the works and is set to be released in conjunction with the franchise's 25th anniversary, which will occur in 2028. The original trilogy introduced beloved characters like Captain John Price and Simon "Ghost" Riley, who became synonymous with the elite unit, Task Force 141. Activision President Rob Kostich emphasized the importance of having the right leadership for the project, while Paramount CEO David Ellison expressed his personal passion for the game, stating he has spent countless hours enjoying the franchise.
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(UPDATED July 19, 2026 05:49 UTC)
The highly anticipated "Call of Duty" movie is set to hit theaters on June 30, 2028, and will focus on the beloved Modern Warfare subseries of the franchise. Activision head Rob Kostich emphasized the importance of capturing authenticity on a human level while delivering an epic cinematic experience. The screenplay is being co-written by Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg, with David Glasser of 101 Studios also taking on the role of producer.
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(UPDATED July 18, 2026 20:13 UTC)
In an exciting development for gamers and movie fans alike, Taylor Sheridan has been tapped to write the upcoming "Call of Duty" movie, which will be directed by Peter Berg. This film will have significant ties to the Modern Warfare games and aims to explore the themes and narratives present in that universe, although plot details have been kept under wraps since its announcement in September 2025. The movie is set to be promoted during a "Call of Duty in Culture Panel" ahead of its release in October.