Sony in Talks for Battlefield Movie from McQuarrie, Jordan
Sony is negotiating to acquire the Battlefield film adaptation, with Christopher McQuarrie attached to write, direct and produce and Michael B. Jordan set to produce and possibly star.
Sony is in talks to acquire the film adaptation of the Battlefield video game, according to Variety. The project drew a multi-studio bidding war before Sony emerged as the frontrunner. Sony declined to comment on the negotiations.
Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write, direct and produce the Battlefield film. Michael B. Jordan is attached to produce and could star, depending on several factors.
The Battlefield franchise launched in 2002 with Battlefield 1942. Battlefield 6 was released last year and became the bestselling first-person shooter of the year and in the franchise's history.
Hollywood's appetite for game-based films is heating up. Paramount is developing a Call of Duty film with Peter Berg directing from a script by Taylor Sheridan, previewed at CinemaCon earlier this month and dated for June 30, 2028.
McQuarrie wrapped up the Mission: Impossible franchise with last year's The Final Reckoning and is set to direct Arnold Schwarzenegger in King Conan. Jordan starred in Without Remorse and is developing a Rainbow Six adaptation; he also stars in, directs and produces The Thomas Crown Affair reimagining, hitting theaters on March 5, 2027.
Quick answers
Who is attached to the Battlefield movie?
Christopher McQuarrie is attached to write, direct and produce. Michael B. Jordan is attached to produce and could star, depending on several factors.
Which studio is in talks to acquire the Battlefield film?
Sony is in talks to acquire the film adaptation after a multi-studio bidding war. Sony declined to comment on the negotiations.
When did the Battlefield franchise start?
The Battlefield franchise launched in 2002 with Battlefield 1942.