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Paramount Skydance and Activision Seal Deal for Live-Action Call of Duty Film

Studio leaders promise Top Gun: Maverick-level rigor, with the adaptation still lacking a director, cast or release date.

Overview

  • Paramount Skydance and Activision confirmed an agreement to develop, produce and distribute a live-action feature based on the Call of Duty franchise.
  • CEO David Ellison said the studio will approach the project with the disciplined standards used on Top Gun: Maverick to energize the global fan base.
  • The film is in early development with no creative team, storyline selection or release window disclosed, though it has been added to Paramount’s future slate.
  • Activision and Paramount are positioning the movie as a potential long-term action franchise intended to reach audiences beyond players.
  • Call of Duty has sold more than 500 million copies worldwide and has been the top-selling video game in the U.S. for 16 consecutive years, underscoring its box-office potential.