From Polygon · Michael McWhertor · · 50s
Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty Movie Gets 'Soul'
Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty film promises emotional depth over action, director Peter Berg says.
In brief
Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty film promises emotional depth over action, director Peter Berg says. Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty movie will focus on the emotional weight of war, not just action, per director Peter Berg. Originally reported by Polygon.
Sheridan's Background
Taylor Sheridan made cinematic action thrillers before Call of Duty.
Call of Duty Adaptation
Activision and Paramount plan a Call of Duty movie for 2028.
Peter Berg's Role
Peter Berg directs the Call of Duty film with Taylor Sheridan.
Berg on 'Soul'
Berg says Call of Duty has 'soul' through complex characters and war's cost.
Berg's Quote
Berg: 'These are complicated humans, not cartoon characters.'
“These are complicated humans, not cartoon characters”
Release Date
Call of Duty movie releases June 30, 2028, after 10 years of planning.
At a glance
Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty movie will focus on the emotional weight of war, not just action, per director Peter Berg.
