Berg says Call of Duty film will explore war’s human cost

Director Peter Berg says the planned Call of Duty film will focus on the human costs of warfare, portraying its soldiers as complicated people rather than comic-book heroes. Berg described the Modern Warfare games as stories about the burdens carried by people who put themselves in danger, not simply combat, weapons and equipment. He said the film would retain violence while exploring the consequences of war. The remarks concern the filmmakers’ intended approach; the finished movie’s story and portrayal have not yet been revealed. Berg also said the film would probably be less graphically violent than The Mosquito Bowl, his World War II drama. He did not suggest that the Call of Duty adaptation would avoid violence, but said its themes would extend beyond action. Paramount Pictures has scheduled the film for theatrical release on June 30, 2028. Berg is directing, and Taylor Sheridan is attached as a writer. The film is expected to draw on the Modern Warfare timeline, but casting and specific plot details have not been announced. Berg cited characters including Captain Price, Soap, Ghost and Alex as examples of the franchise’s nuanced figures. His comments do not confirm that...