# 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.
- Title: Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty Movie Gets 'Soul' · Polygon
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Polygon — https://polygon.com/call-of-duty-taylor-sheridan-movie-peter-berg
- Author: Michael McWhertor
- Published: 2026-10-23T17:59:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: taylor sheridan, call of duty, peter berg, modern warfare, activision, paramount, military film, gaming, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Taylor Sheridan's Call of Duty movie will focus on the emotional weight of war, not just action, per director Peter Berg.