Battlefield film in the making: big names attached
Intelligence Summary
- A Battlefield film is in development with Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan. A theatrical release is planned.
Battlefield film in the making: big names attached
After several failed attempts by major studios to turn Battlefield into a TV show, a Battlefield film is now in development with some prominent names attached. The news comes shortly after Paramount announced a Call of Duty film for 2028, with big names also linked to that project.
Key people involved
Christopher McQuarrie, known for the Mission: Impossible series, will write, direct, and produce the Battlefield film. Oscar winner Michael B. Jordan is also on board as a producer and may even play a role in the film himself, depending on how contract negotiations play out.
The Battlefield film has been pitched to Apple and Sony, and other meetings were held on 2026-04-24 to discuss progress. The current priority is a theatrical release, and it is unclear whether Netflix will be involved in the bidding process.
A rivalry revived
With the upcoming release of a Call of Duty film in 2028, Battlefield and Call of Duty could compete not only in gaming, but also at the box office. The two franchises have been rivals in the first-person shooter genre for years, and the arrival of film adaptations could intensify that competition.
The success of Battlefield 6
Battlefield 6, which launched in 2025, was a major success and sold millions of copies. It finished as the best-selling game of the year, further underlining the franchise’s popularity. That success could help draw an audience to the film adaptation.
Timeline
2025: Battlefield 6 launches and sells millions.
2026-04-24: Meetings about the Battlefield film; the project is pitched to Apple and Sony.
2028: Call of Duty film announced by Paramount.
There have been several previous attempts to make a Battlefield film or TV show. In 2024, Vince Zampella, former head of Battlefield, said EA had held talks about a movie or series. A decade ago, Paramount bought the rights to make a Battlefield TV show, but that project never saw the light of day. Fox also previously developed a comedy series based on Battlefield: Bad Company, but that never made it to production either.
The current wave of video game adaptations in Hollywood is notable, with more than 50 video game films currently in various stages of production. Recent successes from other video game adaptations, such as the Mario films with a combined box office of more than $2 billion, put hopes for a successful Battlefield film in a positive light.