KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Paramount and Activision are developing a live-action Call of Duty film, with Paramount distributing. 
  • Peter Berg will write, direct and produce; Taylor Sheridan will co-write and produce. 
  • David Glasser is also producing. 
  • Berg and Sheridan previously worked together on Hell or High Water and Wind River. 
  • Call of Duty has sold 500m+ copies and led U.S. sales for 16 straight years. 

A Call of Duty film is finally moving. Paramount and Activision will develop a live-action feature, with Paramount handling distribution. Peter Berg is set to write, direct and produce, while Taylor Sheridan will co-write and produce alongside David Glasser.

The duo’s history on lean, muscular thrillers points to a grounded military action take rather than glossy sci-fi. No dates or casting yet, and nothing region-specific for the UAE.   

Who’s making the Call of Duty film

Paramount and Activision are partnering on development and production, with Paramount to distribute the finished film. The creative core is Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan, with David Glasser producing. 

  • Paramount distributes; Paramount and Activision co-develop and produce. 
  • Peter Berg: writer, director and producer. 
  • Taylor Sheridan: co-writer and producer. 
  • David Glasser: producer. 

The setup is simple and clear: a studio-publisher team backing a live-action adaptation with filmmakers who know modern military stories. For background on the initial deal, see our earlier news post on the Call of Duty movie announcement.

What’s confirmed and what isn’t

The announcement sets the team and the plan, but leaves timelines open.

  • Confirmed: live-action feature; distribution via Paramount. 
  • Confirmed: Berg and Sheridan to write; Berg to direct; Glasser to produce. 
  • Not announced: cast, plot, rating, release date, filming locations.
  • Not announced: UAE theatrical date or streaming partner.

Expect more detail once scripting starts to lock. For UAE readers, there’s no local release information yet. When dates land, we’ll update with GCC timings and classification. Until then, if you’re here for the games, our coverage of Black Ops 7 will keep you busy.

Why Berg and Sheridan fit the brand

The Berg-Sheridan pairing is not random. They’ve collaborated before and have separate track records that align with gritty action.

  • Prior collaborations: Hell or High Water; Wind River. 
  • Berg’s highlights: Friday Night Lights, Lone Survivor, Deepwater Horizon, Patriots Day; Netflix projects Painkiller and American Primeval; The Mosquito Bowl recently wrapped. 
  • Sheridan’s highlights: Yellowstone universe, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, 1883, 1923, Lioness, Landman; projects include F.A.S.T. (2027), The Madison, and The Dutton Ranch (projected 2026). 

Berg tends to stage tactile, boots-on-the-ground set pieces with a documentary edge. Sheridan writes terse dialogue and morally grey characters. Together, that hints at a military thriller that could feel closer to Wind River’s precision than superhero spectacle. If you’re following the games side, check our roundup on multiplayer maps and beta timing.

The scale of the task

Adapting Call of Duty means handling a huge, multi-era franchise with a fan base that expects authenticity.

  • 500 million+ copies sold worldwide. 
  • #1 best-selling series in the U.S. for 16 straight years. 
  • Audience spans campaign fans, Multiplayer regulars and Zombies die-hards.

The numbers show why a film exists at all. The challenge will be tone and focus. Do you build an original story with COD flavour, or mirror a specific sub-series? The press note doesn’t say, but the “live-action feature” framing suggests a contained, character-driven mission rather than a mash-up. If you want a sense of where the brand sits today, we covered recent beats like the free Black Ops 6 trial week in the UAE.

FAQs

Who is directing the Call of Duty movie?

Peter Berg is set to direct and will also write and produce. 

Who is writing the script?

Peter Berg and Taylor Sheridan will write. Sheridan is also producing. 

Who is producing the film?

David Glasser will produce alongside the filmmakers and partners. 

Is there a release date or cast?

No. Nothing has been announced on dates or casting yet.

Will it adapt a specific Call of Duty game?

The announcement doesn’t confirm a storyline. Prior Berg-Sheridan work points to grounded military action, but that’s reading the tea leaves, not a promise.