Paramount Is Developing a Live-Action Call of Duty Movie

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If you’ve owned any game console in the last 20 years or so, you’ve probably heard of the massively popular first-person shooter franchise known as Call of Duty. Well, thanks to Paramount, you’ll soon be able to witness all the modern warfare and black ops mayhem on the big screen, because the studio has struck a deal with video game company Activision to turn the action game into a movie.

Call of Duty is one of the most popular video game series, spanning dozens of games on consoles, PCs, and mobile since its introduction in 2003. The earliest installments were set in World War II, but the series soon expanded its scope to include the modern era. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, the 22nd game in the primary series, is set to release on November 14, 2025.

Paramount CEO David Ellison said in a statement, “As a lifelong fan of Call of Duty this is truly a dream come true. From the first Allied campaigns in the original Call of Duty, through Modern Warfare and Black Ops, I’ve spent countless hours playing this franchise that I absolutely love. Being entrusted by Activision and players worldwide to bring this extraordinary storytelling universe to the big screen is both an honor and a responsibility that we don’t take lightly.”

Likewise, Activision president Rob Kostich added, “With Paramount, we have found a fantastic partner who we will work with to take that visceral, breathtaking action to the big screen in a defining cinematic moment. The film will honor and expand upon what has made this franchise great in the first place, and we cannot wait to get started. Our shared goal is quite simple — to create an unforgettable blockbuster movie experience that our community loves, and one that also excites and inspires new fans of the franchise.”

There are no further details about the film, including when Paramount might plan to release it, but more information is sure to come as the project moves forward.