Taylor Sheridan’s Call of Duty Movie Sets Release Date: Everything We Know So Far

Activision has been trying to get a Call of Duty movie off the ground for years, and thanks to its partnership with Paramount Pictures, a live-action adaptation is finally materializing. Originally announced back in 2025, Paramount unveiled the release date for the untitled film during its presentation at CinemaCon 2026.

Taylor Sheridan, one of the key creative forces behind Paramount+’s success, is penning the script alongside Pete Berg, who is set to direct the adaptation. Speaking of the project, producer Rob Kostich, the head of Activision, said (via The Hollywood Reporter):

Given the boom of video game movies in recent years, with adaptations of major gaming IPs proving commercially lucrative through hits like The Super Mario Bros and the Sonic movies, it is not hard to see this doing well.

Here is everything we know about the movie so far:

When Is Taylor Sheridan’s Call of Duty Releasing?

Paramount has set a release date of June 30, 2028, for the Call of Duty movie, whose title remains undisclosed as of writing. The announcement came from Pete Berg and producer Rob Kostich via a pre-taped recording, which saw Berg stressing that he was “deeply connected to the special operations community” and wanted to approach the movie with authenticity and a huge scope (via Deadline).

It is easy to see why the movie has been slated for release a week prior to the Fourth of July, as if it is received well, its legs will be significantly boosted heading into the holiday window.

Is There a Cast for Call of Duty Yet?

A still from Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Credit: Activision

No official cast for the movie has been announced yet, which is not surprising given that it is still very much in the early stages of development. Although it could be a while before any major casting revelations are made, it’ll be interesting to see whether the movie will incorporate fan-favorite characters from the games or lean toward an entirely new set of original characters.

Moreover, given Sheridan’s involvement, it’s possible many of his frequent collaborators, particularly from his Paramount+ shows, might end up making the cut for this live-action adaptation.

What Will Call of Duty Be About?

 A still from Call of Duty: Black Ops | Credit: Activision

Like the casting, there is no word yet on what to expect from the story. It is also unclear whether the movie will adapt fan favorite titles from the Black Ops and Modern Warfare series or lean toward the series’ World War II entries. Pete Berg, who is also co-writing the movie alongside Taylor Sheridan, has said that he wants the movie to feel authentic.

Rob Kostich added that they found the right partnership with David Ellison and are committed to ensuring the authenticity of the IP is captured onscreen.

Considering that Activision was reportedly against the prospect of giving total creative freedom to Steven Spielberg in the past, it won’t be a stretch to assume that, like the Super Mario movies, they may end up playing it safe rather than taking major swings.

Was Steven Spielberg Originally Attached to This Adaptation?

Steven Spielberg | Credit: Gage Skidmore, licensed under CC 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

In addition to being one of the greatest filmmakers of all time, particularly in the realm of blockbusters, Steven Spielberg is also well known for his love of video games and has long been a fan of the Call of Duty series.

So it is not surprising that Spielberg reportedly approached Activision with his team about a COD adaptation. However, given that the auteur typically seeks final cut and extensive creative control over both the movie and its marketing, Activision ultimately declined the proposal. To say it was a missed opportunity would be an understatement, as Spielberg’s track record alone makes a strong case for why granting him that level of control could have benefited the adaptation.

Furthermore, Spielberg was also heavily involved in the creation of Medal of Honor, which emerged in the wake of Saving Private Ryan‘s success, and several developers from that franchise would later go on to create Call of Duty (via IGN). This could’ve been an amazing full-circle moment had Spielberg been allowed to helm the adaptation.

When Will Call of Duty Arrive on Streaming?

Paramount+ | Credit: Paramount Skydance

During the presentation, David Ellison emphasized Paramount Pictures’ commitment to the big screen experience, adding that they will follow a 45-day theatrical window and a 90-day exclusive period on VOD services. This would place the eventual streaming debut for its titles roughly three months after the theatrical run, before landing on Paramount+ for the Pay 1 window (via Variety).

On that note, COD, which premieres as their flagship Summer title on June 30, could arrive on Paramount+ near September or early October.

While it remains to be seen how the movie shapes out under Taylor Sheridan and Pete Berg, hopefully, the end product will be more than just a cash grab aimed at banking on the IP’s popularity.

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The untitled Call of Duty movie will release on June 30, 2028.