AceShowbiz - Michael B. Jordan is gearing up to produce a new adaptation of the popular video game franchise Battlefield, setting up direct competition with Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming Call of Duty movie. This development was revealed by The Hollywood Reporter, spotlighting a new Hollywood rivalry in the war-themed gaming movie genre.

Jordan recently made headlines with his historic Oscar win for Best Actor for his dual role in Sinners, directed by Ryan Coogler. Despite Sinners missing out on Best Picture to One Battle After Another by Paul Anderson, Jordan’s win marks a significant milestone in his career. Riding this momentum, he is now attached to produce—and possibly star in—the Battlefield film adaptation.

The Battlefield adaptation will be written, directed, and produced by Christopher McQuarrie, known for his work on the Mission: Impossible series, The Usual Suspects, and Top Gun: Maverick. According to sources, the project has been pitched to major studios and streaming platforms such as Apple, with a strong emphasis on a theatrical release, although involvement from Netflix remains uncertain.

Originally launched in 2002, Battlefield began as Battlefield 1942, a World War II shooter that grew into a massive franchise spanning various historical and futuristic settings. It is widely regarded as one of the biggest shooter games and a prime competitor to Call of Duty in the gaming world. The franchise saw a landmark release in 2025 with Battlefield 6, set two years ahead in a fractured NATO scenario. Reportedly one of the most expensive games ever made—costing over $400 million—it became the franchise’s best-selling title and topped the charts for the year, surpassing even Call of Duty.

Taylor Sheridan is developing a Call of Duty adaptation for Paramount, with Peter Berg attached to direct. The film is scheduled for release on June 20, 2028. Sheridan, known for hit projects like Yellowstone, Mayor of Kingstown, and Sicario, is writing the screenplay, while Berg, famous for Lone Survivor and Friday Night Lights, will bring his directing expertise to the project.

Call of Duty, originally launched in 2003 by Activision and Infinity Ward, also started as a World War II simulation but quickly expanded with its hugely popular Modern Warfare and Black Ops series. It features extensive multiplayer modes and the battle royale hit Warzone, with over 20 titles released so far.

Efforts to adapt Call of Duty for the big screen have been ongoing for more than a decade, with many attempts failing to materialize until now. Although no casting details or storyline specifics have been confirmed for Sheridan’s film, the official release date puts it on track to compete with Jordan’s Battlefield adaptation, which has yet to announce its own release timeline but may also aim for a 2028 launch.

The growing rivalry between these two iconic gaming franchises, manifested through their cinematic adaptations, highlights the increasing convergence of video games and Hollywood. Both projects are expected to draw significant attention from fans of the games and general moviegoers alike, potentially redefining the war movie genre for a new generation.

As the competition heats up, audiences will be keen to see how Jordan and Sheridan bring these beloved gaming universes to life on the big screen, and whether one will prevail as the definitive war video game movie.