Another Video Game Joins Hollywood’s Adaptation Boom

The entertainment industry is riding a wave of video game adaptations, from animated series on streaming platforms to blockbuster theatrical releases. Now, one of gaming’s biggest franchises has officially joined the movement. After years of speculation, Call of Duty is being adapted into a live-action feature film.

Paramount and Skydance Take the Helm

According to Deadline, the Call of Duty movie will be produced by Paramount in collaboration with Skydance. Paramount CEO David Ellison revealed his excitement for the project, noting his personal connection to the franchise, from its World War II origins to the Modern Warfare and Black Ops eras.

Paramount is said to be approaching the film with the same dedication to authenticity and spectacle that defined Top Gun: Maverick. The goal is to create a cinematic experience that captures the essence of Call of Duty while meeting fan expectations for realism and intensity.

What We Know So Far

While production has officially begun, details about the adaptation remain limited. No director, cast, or setting has been announced. With Call of Duty’s long history spanning different eras and conflicts — ranging from historical battlefields to futuristic wars — the creative team has a broad canvas to work with.

What is clear is that this project represents one of the most ambitious efforts yet to bring a first-person shooter franchise to the big screen. For Activision, whose Call of Duty franchise has generated billions in revenue, this adaptation could mark the beginning of a major expansion into film and television.