For over 20 years, Call of Duty has stood as one of the world’s most popular and best-selling game franchises, and now it’s heading to the big screen. Paramount and Activision, the owner of the Call of Duty brand, have officially reached an agreement to adapt the franchise into a live-action film.
Paramount had been exploring this move for some time, and now the deal has been finalized. According to the agreement, Paramount will develop a live-action movie based on Call of Duty, bringing all of the signature elements of the series to the big screen.
Since its debut in 2003, the Call of Duty franchise has generated more than $35 billion in revenue from game sales and subscriptions, making it one of the most commercially successful franchises in the world. Fans of the series have long been anticipating a film adaptation.
This isn’t Paramount’s first attempt at adapting a hit video game franchise. The studio previously produced a TV adaptation of Halo, which was canceled after two seasons. For that reason, Paramount is expected to approach the Call of Duty adaptation with greater caution.
In its official press release, Paramount stated:
“Under this milestone partnership, Paramount will develop, produce, and distribute a live-action feature film based on Call of Duty, 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. Both companies are committed to honoring the brand’s rich narrative and distinctive style, promising an authentic and exciting experience for longtime fans and newcomers alike.”
Paramount CEO David Ellison also commented on the project:
“I can promise that we are resolute in our mission to deliver a cinematic experience that honors the legacy of this one-in-a-million brand – thrilling longtime fans of Call of Duty while captivating a whole new generation.”
Despite this announcement of the deal between Paramount and Activision, no official details have yet been shared regarding the film’s plot, cast, release date, or director.
It’s worth noting that before this deal, Paramount also struck an agreement with Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer. Following Paramount’s merger with Skydance, the Duffer brothers signed on to produce both TV and film projects for the studio.
