Overview

• Industry reports from Puck say Paramount is negotiating with Activision for a movie deal, with no confirmation yet from the companies.
• No director, cast, or creative direction has been set, and outlets note there is no decision on adapting a specific subseries or crafting an original story.
• David Ellison is pushing the pursuit, with studio chiefs Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein also prioritizing the property following Skydance’s takeover.
• The potential film fits the broader rush to adapt marquee game IP, and Paramount points to its recent success with Sonic as proof of concept for youth-skewing franchises.
• Microsoft Gaming chief Phil Spencer has cautioned against assuming every game needs a screen adaptation as fans react online, including calls for a Zombies-focused film.