Peter Berg: Call of Duty film is a grounded war story, not popcorn action
The live-action Call of Duty film, written by Taylor Sheridan, is set for theatrical release on June 30, 2028, the franchise's 25th anniversary.
Peter Berg will direct a live-action Call of Duty film written by Taylor Sheridan, and he says it will be a grounded, character-driven war story built around the Modern Warfare era rather than a popcorn action spectacle. Berg discussed the project in comments reported by movieweb.com.
The film is set for theatrical release on June 30, 2028, timed to the franchise's 25th anniversary. No official casting has been finalized.
Berg said the script focuses on the cost and burden of war on soldiers, and that the film will carry a strong message about duty and the consequences of war rather than serving as a mindless action showcase.
He pointed to Captain Price, Soap, Ghost and Alex as complicated human characters from the Modern Warfare universe that the story can be built around.
Long-delayed adaptation
The original Call of Duty video game launched in 2003. Sheridan, the screenwriter, previously wrote films including Sicario, Hell or High Water and Wind River, while Berg has directed military-themed films including Lone Survivor and the upcoming The Mosquito Bowl.
Quick answers
When is the Call of Duty movie release date?
It is scheduled for theatrical release on June 30, 2028, timed to the franchise's 25th anniversary.
Who is directing and writing the Call of Duty film?
Peter Berg is directing and Taylor Sheridan wrote the script.
Has the Call of Duty movie been cast?
No official casting has been finalized.