Activision officially announced that the forthcoming Call of Duty theatrical adaptation will unfold within the Modern Warfare universe, the gaming series' most critically regarded and narratively developed branch. The film, directed by Peter Berg and written by Taylor Sheridan, arrives in cinemas on June 30, 2028, and will incorporate established military operatives and adversaries from the franchise's existing canon, including characters like Captain Price, Soap MacTavish, and antagonists such as Imran Zakhaev and Vladimir Makarov.

Industry commentary surrounding the announcement expressed cautious confidence in Sheridan's involvement, citing his previous work on morally ambiguous narratives that resist commercial dilution. Whilst specific story details remain undisclosed, observers expressed interest in whether the filmmakers will draw more heavily from the original Modern Warfare trilogy's narrative approach and character development rather than the rebooted timeline, anticipating a grimly authentic treatment that engages with the franchise's more challenging thematic material.