‘Call of Duty’ Movie Will Be About the ‘Cost of War and Having to Be a Warrior,’ Says Director: ‘These Are Not Comic Books or Cartoon Characters’
Variety • 10/26/2026 – 10/27/2026
Summary
The upcoming "Call of Duty" movie, directed by Peter Berg, will focus on the "cost of war and having to be a warrior." Berg emphasized that the film will not portray soldiers as superheroes or resemble a comic book tentpole. The movie is based on the popular video game franchise and is produced by Paramount Pictures.
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