Paramount Pictures and Activision have officially confirmed that the long-in-development Call of Duty movie will be set in the Modern Warfare universe. The announcement came during a “Call of Duty in Culture” panel at Fanatics Fest in New York City, where director and co-writer Peter Berg shared the update.
Quick Facts
- Film Release Date: June 30, 2028
- Director/Co-writer: Peter Berg
- Universe Setting: Modern Warfare
- Upcoming Game Entry: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 launches October 23, 2026, for PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Modern Warfare Connection
The choice to align the film with the Modern Warfare series marks a return to the franchise's most prominent sub-series. Debuting in 2007 with Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, the sub-series moved away from mid-1900s battlefields to focus on contemporary warfare, introducing iconic characters including Captain Price, Soap, Ghost, and the antagonist Vladimir Makarov.
While the Modern Warfare games have seen six mainline entries and multiple remasters, Berg did not clarify whether the film will adapt specific narrative arcs from the games or establish an original story within that setting. The specific reasoning behind prioritizing Modern Warfare over other series entries, such as Black Ops, was not detailed during the event.
Upcoming Game Releases
As the film project moves toward its 2028 release, the game series continues its own release schedule. The next entry in the franchise, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, is slated for release on October 23, 2026. This title will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X | S.
Details regarding the film's cast and specific plot points remain undisclosed. Further updates are expected as production progresses toward the 2028 theatrical window.