What a Battlefield Movie Means for Fans and the Franchise
For players, a Battlefield movie could bring the franchise to a wider audience and intensify its rivalry with Call of Duty beyond games. It also signals Hollywood's continued appetite for video game a…
For players, a Battlefield movie could bring the franchise to a wider audience and intensify its rivalry with Call of Duty beyond games. It also signals Hollywood's continued appetite for video game a…
Key points - Sony Pictures is reportedly the frontrunner to win the Battlefield movie rights after a bidding war. - Christopher McQuarrie is attached to direct, write, and produce, with Michael B. Jordan in talks to star and produce. - Universal, Netflix, Amazon MGM Studios, and Warner Bros. Discovery reportedly submitted bids. - Skydance is developing a Call of Duty movie, setting up a potential film rivalry. - Battlefield 6 was the best-selling game of 2025 in the US, ahead of Call of Duty: Black Ops 7.
Timeline - 2012: Fox was developing a Battlefield: Bad Company comedy show with Adam Sandler's company, but it never happened. - A decade ago: Paramount bought the rights to make a Battlefield TV show, which also never materialized. - 2024: Battlefield boss Vince Zampella said EA had held discussions about a Battlefield movie or TV show. - 2025: Battlefield 6 launched and became the best-selling game of the year in the US.
FAQ
Q: Who is making the Battlefield movie? A: Sony Pictures is reportedly the frontrunner. Christopher McQuarrie is attached to direct, write, and produce, with Michael B. Jordan in talks to star and produce.
Q: Is there a Call of Duty movie too? A: Yes, Skydance is making a Call of Duty movie with Taylor Sheridan writing and Peter Berg directing, so the game rivalry could extend to film.
Q: Will the Battlefield movie be on streaming or in theaters? A: That depends on which studio wins. If Netflix had won, a streaming release might be expected, but no deal is confirmed yet.
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