Battlefield vs Call of Duty: Hollywood Edition
A new report claims the next big video game to catch Hollywood’s attention is EA’s Battlefield, and it could lead to one of the biggest bidding wars in town as two big names are reportedly attached to the project. It also means that Call of Duty and Battlefield might one day be fighting in a new territory: the box office.
Quick Facts — Battlefield
| Developer | EA |
|---|---|
| Platform(s) | PS5, Xbox Series X, PC |
| Genre | Shooter |
As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, longtime Mission: Impossible director and writer Christopher McQuarrie and Sinners and Creed star Michael B. Jordan are apparently attached to the project. McQuarrie is set to write, direct, and produce the adaptation of EA’s popular military shooter franchise. Meanwhile, Jordan is attached to produce and could potentially star in the Battlefield movie, but the outlet reports that it will come down to “several factors.”
The project is being shopped around various studios in Hollywood. EA is also attached and will be involved as a producer. Apparently, those involved in the Battlefield movie want to prioritize a theatrical release. It’s predicted to be a pricey package, as EA won’t let the rights to Battlefield go cheap, and McQuarrie and Jordan, two of the biggest names in Hollywood right now, won’t be cheap, either. But considering Battlefield 6 was the best-selling game in 2025, studios will likely be willing to pay the price.
What This Means for Players
This now sets up a very interesting situation. As recently announced, Paramount is fast-tracking and currently developing a Call of Duty movie, based on Activision’s juggernaut FPS series. For many years, the two franchises have competed across console and PC. The rivalry cooled after Battlefield V in 2018 and Battlefield 2042 in 2021 weren’t quite the big critical and financial hits EA expected. Meanwhile, Call of Duty continued to do well.
However, in 2025, the two rival franchises battled once more for gamer dollars, and a less-than-stellar Call of Duty sequel, Black Ops 7, helped EA win the year and beat its longtime rival in sales. That likely led to Activision apologizing to fans about Black Ops 7 and promising better games in the future. Now these two rivals will face off at the Hollywood box office.
While there’s potential for exciting adaptations, the idea of a Battlefield movie and a Call of Duty flick raises mixed feelings. It’s hard to gauge what impact these films will have on the franchises, especially considering the ups and downs each has faced in recent years.
Looking Ahead
Call of Duty is set to arrive in theaters in June 2028, while Battlefield doesn’t have a release date yet. The competition between these two franchises will likely continue to evolve both in gaming and now in film. Players and fans alike will be watching closely to see how these adaptations unfold.