After Call of Duty, Battlefield will also receive its own movie. This will likely keep the long-standing rivalry between the two shooter brands continuing on the big screen. However, Battlefield has a very strong argument on its side.
Film adaptations of big video game franchises are in trend, so it’s no surprise that Battlefield is also set to receive its own film – just like Call of Duty.
The Hollywood Reporter reports that a corresponding project is in progress. Currently, there is neither a title nor details about the plot. It is also still unclear which studio is producing the film, as negotiations have just begun.
However, what is exciting is who is behind the project: an expert in explosive action and a freshly minted Oscar winner.
The perfect duo for Battlefield?
Who is working on the film? With publisher Electronic Arts backing him, Christopher McQuarrie is writing the script. He is also set to direct and serve as a producer.
If the name doesn’t ring a bell: McQuarrie has been responsible for the Mission Impossible series since Part 5 and has directed all films of the franchise up to the current finale slated for 2025.
Previously, he had already worked as a director for Jack Reacher and wrote other action films and thrillers like The Tourist or the 90s classic The Usual Suspects.
McQuarrie’s work on Mission Impossible makes him a suitable candidate for a Battlefield film. The director prefers practical action and a powerful presentation.
Large-scale battle scenes that are well choreographed should not be a major problem for McQuarrie. How well he will handle the actual script remains to be seen. Particularly, the finale of Mission Impossible faced criticism in this regard, partly due to too much explanatory exposition (via Rotten Tomatoes).
On McQuarrie’s side, actor Michael B. Jordan is working on the Battlefield film. He is also involved as a producer. Whether he will also play a character remains open.
However, since Jordan just recently won the Oscar for Best Actor for the vampire horror film Sinners, it is likely. Generally, he is currently a sought-after name in Hollywood.
When will the film be released? Since no studio has been found yet, there is no date either. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Christopher McQuarrie and Michael B. Jordan are aiming for a theatrical release. Generally, however, one should not expect a release before 2027.
The major competitor Call of Duty is currently being filmed as well and is set to be released by Paramount on June 30, 2028. This studio has previously produced Mission Impossible. Will it snatch both major shooter brands? On Netflix, there is a whole range of productions inspired by games: According to you, there are 9 gaming series on Netflix that are better than Henry Cavill and The Witcher
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