Paramount and Activision Bring Call of Duty to the Big Screen

Paramount, a subsidiary of Skydance Corporation, has signed a film deal with Activision. The aim of this partnership is to bring the Call of Duty universe to the big screen.

Call of Duty, one of the most successful video game franchises of all time and the #1 best-selling video game series in the U.S. for 16 consecutive years with over 500 million copies sold globally, is coming to the big screen. Paramount will develop, produce and distribute a live-action feature film based on the game. Both companies are committed to honouring the brand's narrative and distinctive style, promising an 'authentic' experience for long-time fans and newcomers alike.

Rob Kostich, President of Activision: "Throughout its history, Call of Duty has captured our imagination with incredible action and intense stories that have brought millions of people together from around the world, and that focus on making incredible Call of Duty games remains unwavering. With Paramount, we have found a fantastic partner who we will work with to take that visceral, breathtaking action to the big screen in a defining cinematic moment. The film will honor and expand upon what has made this franchise great in the first place, and we cannot wait to get started. Our shared goal is quite simple - to create an unforgettable blockbuster movie experience that our community loves, and one that also excites and inspires new fans of the franchise."

David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation: "As a lifelong fan of Call of Duty this is truly a dream come true. 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. 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."

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