"Deadline described the video game adaptation as "designed to thrill its massive global fan base by delivering on the hallmarks of what players love about the games, a series of first-person shooters centered on military campaigns, while expanding the franchise to entirely new audiences." Sheridan will co-write the film with Berg, who will also serve as director. The pair previously worked together on the Oscar-nominated 2016 film Hell or High Water and the neo-Western Wind River."
"Published by Activision, Call of Duty is one of the most successful video game franchises of all time, boasting more than 500 million copies sold since debuting in 2003. The latest title, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, is set for release on November 14th. Earlier this week, it was revealed that Sheridan has signed a massive deal with NBCUniversal that involves a film agreement spanning eight years, beginning in March 2026, and a television pact that kicks off in 2028 and runs for five years."
Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg will develop and produce a live-action Call of Duty movie for Paramount, with Berg directing and co-writing alongside Sheridan. The adaptation is designed to thrill the game's global fan base by delivering the hallmarks of the first-person shooter series while expanding to new audiences. Sheridan and Berg previously collaborated on Hell or High Water and Wind River. Sheridan's TV work includes Lioness, and Berg's film work includes Lone Survivor. Call of Duty has sold over 500 million copies since 2003, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 releases on November 14th. Sheridan signed an NBCUniversal deal beginning March 2026.
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