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By Alimat Aliyeva

Paramount Pictures and Activision Blizzard have officially announced a full-length film adaptation of Call of Duty, one of the most commercially successful video game franchises in history. The partnership includes the development, production, and global distribution of the film — and marks a major step toward expanding the franchise into film and television, Azernews reports.

While financial and production details remain under wraps, neither the plot, the cast and crew, nor the expected release date have been revealed yet.

Paramount CEO David Ellison emphasized that the project will be approached with the same level of ambition and high production values that fueled the success of Top Gun: Maverick. According to Ellison, the goal is to preserve the core identity and immersive atmosphere of the Call of Duty games, while also creating a cinematic experience that resonates with both longtime fans and newcomers alike.

Rob Kostich, President of Activision, stressed that the company's primary focus remains on gaming. However, he described the partnership with Paramount as a strategic opportunity to expand Call of Duty into new storytelling formats. “This adaptation represents an important step in evolving the franchise beyond games and connecting with audiences through a broader entertainment universe,” he said.

Industry analysts see the move as part of a growing trend of high-profile game-to-film adaptations, following the success of titles like The Last of Us, Sonic the Hedgehog, and Super Mario Bros. If done right, Call of Duty has the potential to establish itself as a blockbuster action franchise, combining cinematic warfare with the franchise’s signature realism and intensity.

There’s also speculation that the film could pave the way for a larger Call of Duty cinematic universe, possibly drawing from different game subseries like Modern Warfare, Black Ops, and WWII, each with distinct tones and storylines.

Whether the movie will be a gritty war drama, a tactical thriller, or a high-octane action epic remains to be seen — but fans and critics alike will be watching closely as more details emerge.