Steven Spielberg ‘turned down by Call of Duty film’ after demands
Call of Duty movie nearly had a huge director lined up
- Steven Spielberg reportedly pitched to direct a film adaptation of Activision's Call of Duty video game franchise.
- Activision declined Spielberg's offer, reportedly due to his insistence on having complete control over the project, including final cut and production.
- Had the deal proceeded, Universal Studios would have produced the film; however, it is now being produced by Paramount.
- The Call of Duty franchise is one of the most popular media franchises globally, having sold over 500 million copies since 2003.
- Production for the Call of Duty film has not yet begun, with the cast and director still unconfirmed.