US EditionSteven Spielberg Wanted The ‘Call Of Duty’ Movie, But Activision Bailed, Says Report
- 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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Steven Spielberg nearly directed Call of Duty movie before deal fell through
Multiple sources informed Matthew Belloni of Puck News that a Call of Duty movie could have been directed by one of the men who helped invent the modern-day blockbuster. Before Activision handed Paramount the film rights, Steven Spielberg's production company made an offer alongside Universal.Read Entire Article
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