‘Call of Duty’ Movie Will Be About the ‘Cost of War and Having to Be a Warrior,’ Says Director: ‘These Are Not Comic Books or Cartoon Characters’

Director Peter Berg says Paramount’s “Call of Duty” film will treat soldiers as complicated people rather than superheroes, focusing on the human cost of war. The approach reflects the “Modern Warfare” games’ nuanced stories and the burden carried by those who put themselves in danger.

The film is based on the “Modern Warfare” storyline, which began with 2007’s “Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare” and moved the franchise beyond its original Second World War setting. Taylor Sheridan wrote the script; Paramount has not announced plot or casting details, and the film is scheduled for 30 June 2028. The franchise has reached 1 billion players and generated $35 billion in lifetime revenue.