September 3, 2025, 10:22 am | Read time: 3 minutes
Since 2003, the world-famous game series has existed, and now it is set to make the leap to the big screen. According to current media reports, a “Call of Duty” movie is officially planned. But what can fans expect?
“Call of Duty” Movie Coming from Paramount
This is reported by the gaming portal “IGN,” among others. According to them, the game publisher Activision, now owned by Microsoft, has struck a new deal with Paramount. This deal involves the storied Hollywood studio developing, producing, and distributing a “Call of Duty” movie.
This will be a live-action film. However, there are no specific content details yet. The creators promise that the adaptation will incorporate the brand’s typical trademarks while “boldly” expanding the series for new fans. Activision and Paramount aim to honor the rich storytelling and unique style of the games to create an “authentic and exciting experience.”
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It’s still too early for more information. At this point, there are no details about a possible release timeframe, director, or potential stars. For Paramount Chairman and CEO David Ellison, a dream is coming true, as he is reportedly a big fan of the games himself.
In a statement, he also emphasized that the same “disciplined and uncompromising dedication to excellence” used for the mega-blockbuster “Top Gun: Maverick” will be applied to the “Call of Duty” movie. The film starring Tom Cruise grossed nearly $1.5 billion worldwide and featured thrilling and authentic flight sequences filmed with real fighter jets. Whether such sequences will be included in the “Call of Duty” movie is not yet known, but it would certainly be in the audience’s interest.
Streaming Home Paramount+?
It is expected that the project will be produced for theaters, similar to the “Sonic” adaptations also by Paramount. Subsequently, streaming is likely to occur on Paramount+. While an exclusive release is very likely, it is not guaranteed. In fact, some Paramount productions, including “Top Gun: Maverick,” are currently (as of September 3, 2025) not available on Paramount+ in Germany.
The company would do well to bring the “Call of Duty” movie exclusively to its platform to strengthen its streaming service. The shooter franchise is one of the largest game brands in the world, with more than 500 million copies sold and revenue exceeding $30 billion, as “Variety” writes.