Taylor Sheridan Co-Writes Peter Berg’s ‘Call of Duty’ Film Set in the ‘Modern Warfare’ Universe, Studio Dates 2028 Release

A new live-action feature film based on the Call of Duty franchise is taking shape, with reporting indicating that the project will be set within the game’s Modern Warfare universe. The Hollywood Reporter reported on July 18, 2026, that Taylor Sheridan is co-writing the screenplay for the movie alongside director Peter Berg.

According to the report, the film is being developed as an extension of the Modern Warfare setting, which is associated with the franchise’s current wave of storylines and worldbuilding. The announcement places the project in the broader trend of studios adapting major video game properties into feature films with established canon and recognizable creative leadership.

The publication also tied the project to a specific release timeline, saying the movie is slated to open in theaters on June 30, 2028. That date positions the Call of Duty film as a long-lead theatrical release, suggesting production and post-production schedules will likely need to begin well before the 2028 window.

While the report centers on Sheridan’s writing role and Berg’s directing role, it does not, in the information provided here, detail casting, production start dates, or which companies will finance and distribute the film. Additional announcements are expected as development moves from script and creative assembly toward casting and production planning.

The Modern Warfare universe framing also has implications for how audiences and stakeholders may expect the story to handle continuity with the games’ tone and character-driven stakes. For the film’s creative team, that approach typically means working within established lore rather than designing a completely independent setting, an editorial choice that can affect script structure and production design.

For theaters and the distribution pipeline, a June 2028 theatrical date means the movie will compete in a major summer calendar in a period when studios frequently target broad family and group audiences. Release timing is also a practical matter for marketing, which usually requires coordinated access to trailers, press tours, and franchise promotions.

As development continues, the next public steps for the project are likely to include more concrete production details, such as additional writing credits, formal studio and distributor confirmation, and casting announcements. The film’s progress will also be watched for how it handles adaptation requirements tied to game rights, creative control, and franchise storytelling expectations.