US publishing giant Activision is teaming up with entertainment company Paramount for a Call of Duty title.
The Hollywood Reporter writes that the deal will see the duo develop, produce and distribute a film based on the long-running military shooter franchise. Call of Duty has sold over 500 million copies in total.
“As a lifelong fan of Call of Duty this is truly a dream come true,” Paramount CEO David Ellison said.
“From the first Allied campaigns in the original Call of Duty, through Modern Warfare and Black Ops, I’ve spent countless hours playing this franchise that I absolutely love. Being entrusted by Activision and players worldwide to bring this extraordinary storytelling universe to the big screen is both an honor and a responsibility that we don’t take lightly.”
“We’re approaching this film with the same disciplined, uncompromising commitment to excellence that guided our work on Top Gun: Maverick, ensuring it meets the exceptionally high standards this franchise and its fans deserve,” he continued. “I can promise that we are resolute in our mission to deliver a cinematic experience that honors the legacy of this one-in-a-million brand – thrilling longtime fans of Call of Duty while captivating a whole new generation.”
