Activision and Paramount have confirmed that the forthcoming Call of Duty film will be set in the Modern Warfare universe. The decision establishes the film’s central setting ahead of its 2028 release and ties the adaptation to one of the franchise’s best-known sub-series, although the article argues that Black Ops might have offered more distinctive material.

The setting was revealed in a short teaser shown at FanaticsFest, with director Peter Berg confirming the news. The film is due in cinemas on 30 June 2028; its Modern Warfare setting also aligns with Activision’s reported release cycle, which includes Modern Warfare 4 in October and another Modern Warfare title expected in 2028.