Peter Berg Says Call of Duty Movie Is a War Film About 'Complicated Humans'
The director tells comingsoon.net his Paramount Pictures adaptation will draw on Modern Warfare's themes instead of copying the games.
Director Peter Berg said his live-action Call of Duty movie for Paramount Pictures will be a war film centred on complicated humans, rather than a faithful adaptation of the games. He set out his approach to the project on October 23, 2026, according to comingsoon.net.
Berg said the film will focus on the game's themes and undertones instead of recreating it shot for shot. He pointed to the Modern Warfare universe as the source of nuanced storylines with what he described as a real soul, adding that its characters are not cartoon characters or comic book figures.
The director framed the story around the cost of having to be a warrior, describing the movie as, at its core, a war movie about complicated humans.
Development of a Call of Duty film has been weighed against the mixed record of game adaptations. Warcraft and Assassin's Creed were cited as examples hurt by staying too close to their source material, while Zach Cregger's Resident Evil has grossed $384 million worldwide.
Quick answers
Who is directing the Call of Duty movie?
Peter Berg is directing the live-action film for Paramount Pictures.
Will the Call of Duty movie follow the games closely?
Berg said it will focus on the games' themes and undertones rather than being a shot-for-shot adaptation.