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Call of Duty film adaptation announced with Berg directing

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  • A Call of Duty film adaptation was announced at CinemaCon.
  • Pete Berg is directing and Taylor Sheridan is writing the screenplay.
  • The film is set for release on June 30, 2028 amid a trend of video game adaptations.

The project was unveiled at the annual industry event, marking a major Hollywood move into the popular video game franchise. Berg, whose directing credits include 'Deep Water Horizon', 'Lone Survivor', and 'Battleship', will helm the production. Sheridan, known for creating the 'Yellowstone' franchise, 'Mayor of Kingstown', and 'Landman', and for his writing contributions to 'Sicario' and 'Hell or High Water', is penning the script.

' The film is scheduled for release on June 30, 2028. This announcement comes amid a surge in video game adaptations, with 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' ranking as the second highest-grossing film of 2026 so far. Other adaptations like 'Mortal Kombat' and 'Street Fighter' are also slated for release this year, and a new 'Resident Evil' film from director Zach Cregger is set to arrive in September.

It remains unknown which specific Call of Duty sub-series or storyline the film will adapt, such as 'Modern Warfare' or 'Black Ops', and casting details and production timelines have not been disclosed.

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