Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Will Be Set in ‘Modern Warfare’ Universe
Paramount has officially set the upcoming Call of Duty film within the Modern Warfare universe, with Taylor Sheridan tapped to lead the adaptation.
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The brief
A long-gestating adaptation of the Call of Duty video game franchise has secured a narrative direction. Paramount confirmed that the film will take place within the Modern Warfare universe, moving the project into its next phase of development. Coverage from outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, IGN, and The A.V.
Club emphasizes the confirmation of the setting and the involvement of director Taylor Sheridan. These reports highlight that the project has now formally locked in its core storyline and franchise connection. Observers are looking for further details regarding casting or production timelines.
Coverage does not yet specify a release date or a complete list of involved personnel beyond the director.
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Quick answers
Which universe will the Call of Duty movie be set in?
The film is set in the Modern Warfare universe.
Who is directing the Call of Duty movie?
Taylor Sheridan is attached to the project.
Has a release date been announced?
No, coverage does not yet specify a release date for the project.
Coverage (13)
- 'Call of Duty' Director Peter Berg Reveals Which 'CoD' Games Fuel the Plot MovieWeb · 22h ago
- ‘Call Of Duty’s’ Movie Adaptation Finally Locks In Its Battlefield IMDb · 22h ago
- ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Zeroes In on Modern Warfare Story for Big-Screen Adaptation Yahoo · 22h ago
- “Call of Duty” Film Involves ‘Modern Warfare’ Dark Horizons · 23h ago
- Call of Duty Movie Director Reveals Modern Warfare Connection DualShockers · 23h ago
- Paramount spawns in a few plot details for Taylor Sheridan's Call Of Duty movie A.V. Club · 23h ago
- Call of Duty Film Events to Unfold in Modern Warfare Universe ixbt.games · 23h ago
- ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Zeroes In on Modern Warfare Story for Big-Screen Adaptation TheWrap · 23h ago
- Paramount Confirms the Call of Duty Movie Will Be Set in the Modern Warfare Universe IGN · 23h ago
- Call of Duty Film Events to Unfold in Modern Warfare Universe ixbt.games · 23h ago
- ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Zeroes In on Modern Warfare Story for Big-Screen Adaptation Yahoo News UK · 23h ago
- ‘Call of Duty’ Movie From Taylor Sheridan Will Be Set in ‘Modern Warfare’ Universe The Hollywood Reporter · 23h ago
- Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Call of Duty’ Movie Will Be Set in ‘Modern Warfare’ Universe Variety · 23h ago
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