Battlefield Movie in the Works: Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan Team Up for Epic Adaptation

Another legendary game franchise will get adapted to film!

In September, Activision and Paramount officially announced the shooting of a "realistic and thrilling" Call of Duty movie, which we now know will hit screens on June 30, 2028. It was obvious that the equally popular Battlefield shooter series would also be adapted for the screen sooner or later, and now this guess has been confirmed.

What is Known

According to The Hollywood Reporter, negotiations for a Battlefield adaptation have started. Journalists have learned that Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on action-packed spy films "Jack Reacher" and "Mission Impossible," wants to become the film's scriptwriter. If agreements are reached, he will write the script, become the director, and produce the film.

Academy Award-winning actor and director Michael B. Jordan, known for his work in "Sinners," "Black Panther," and "Creed," may serve as co-producer. He also wants to play the main role, but it's too early to talk about that yet.

Christopher McQuarrie has already held meetings with representatives from Apple and Sony, and soon he will pitch the film idea to other companies, but it is unknown if anyone is interested in its production. However, The Hollywood Reporter mentions that the authors aim to release the film in theaters and are not in favor of a streaming release.

It's also known that the rights holder to Battlefield, the gaming publisher Electronic Arts, will also participate in the film's production.

Recall that the latest installment in the series is Battlefield 6. The game was released in October 2025 and, after an extremely successful start, lost almost its entire audience, and its creator Vince Zampella died in a car accident in December.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter