US EditionSteven Spielberg Wanted The ‘Call Of Duty’ Movie, But Activision Bailed, Says Report
Activision sold Call of Duty movie rights to Paramount after rejecting Spielberg's demand for full final cut and production control, prioritizing franchise oversight.
- Paramount Pictures confirmed on September 3, 2025, that it is producing a new film adaptation of the Call of Duty video game franchise.
- The project follows an earlier attempt by Steven Spielberg to direct a Call of Duty film that failed because Activision rejected his demand for full creative control.
- Activision, now owned by Microsoft, entrusted Paramount with the adaptation and negotiated greater control over the film’s production and franchise strategy.
- Call of Duty has sold over 500 million copies globally, generating more than $30 billion in revenue, making it a leading military-themed entertainment property.
- The film’s production has not yet started, the director and cast remain unconfirmed, and the project’s future outcome is uncertain amid industry challenges for game adaptations.
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