Call of Duty movie in the works with potential to expand universe across TV and film
Best-selling video game franchise coming to the big screen
- Paramount Skydance has signed an agreement with Activision, the publisher of the popular video game Call of Duty, to produce a film adaptation.
- The initial deal focuses on a single blockbuster movie, with potential for an expanded cinematic and television universe based on the franchise.
- Call of Duty is one of the world's most successful video game series, having generated billions in revenue and sold over 500 million copies globally.
- David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Skydance, expressed his long-standing admiration for the game and the responsibility of bringing its storytelling to the big screen.
- This agreement follows Paramount Skydance's recent formation through an $8 billion merger, indicating its rapid move to secure major entertainment deals.