Battlefield and Call of Duty Are Set to Go Head-to-Head on the Big Screen — but Which Movie Will Emerge Victorious?

The ongoing rivalry between Call of Duty and Battlefield is escalating as both franchises target Hollywood for their next battleground. Activision is working with Paramount Pictures to produce a film around Call of Duty, with Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and Taylor Sheridan (Sicario) set to direct and write the film, respectively. It was confirmed earlier this month that Call of Duty will hit theaters June 30, 2028, which suggests production could begin within the next year. EA is also getting in on the movie action, working with action director Christopher McQuarrie on a Battlefield movie. The four-time Mission: Impossible director and Top Gun: Maverick co-writer will write, direct, and co-produce the Battlefield film with Michael B. Jordan, who could also star in the film if the stars align. The project is being shopped around to studios with the intention of a theatrical release and would likely become a priority project for McQuarrie. The prospect of a Call of Duty and a Battlefield movie going up against each other, just as the video games have done, has sparked debate among fans. And the big question right now is, which film has the best odds of being good? Some fans have pitte