Paramount Pictures' upcoming "Call of Duty" movie, written by Taylor Sheridan, will be based on the Xbox-owned first-person shooter franchise's "Modern Warfare" games, according to a report from The Hollywood Reporter on July 18, 2026.
Plot details about the movie have been kept under wraps since it was first announced. The film is part of a broader push by Microsoft to expand its gaming properties into film and television, following the success of adaptations like "The Last of Us" and "Fallout."
Taylor Sheridan, known for creating the TV series "Yellowstone" and writing films like "Hell or High Water" and "Sicario," is attached to write the screenplay. No director or cast has been announced as of July 19, 2026.
The "Modern Warfare" sub-series, originally developed by Infinity Ward, rebooted in 2019 with a critically acclaimed title that focused on realistic, modern-day combat scenarios. The movie adaptation is expected to draw from the narrative and tone of those games.
