The Hollywood Reporter states that Christopher McQuarrie will write, direct and produce a Battlefield movie adaptation for Electronic Arts. Michael B. Jordan is set to produce and may star, pending several factors. The project is being shopped to studios as a rival to Paramount's Call of Duty film.
The Hollywood Reporter reported on Friday that Christopher McQuarrie, the director and writer behind the Mission: Impossible series, is attached to helm the Battlefield adaptation. He will write, direct and produce the film based on EA's military shooter franchise. Michael B. Jordan, star of Sinners and Creed, is involved as a producer and could take a starring role, though it depends on various factors including script and budget considerations. EA will serve as a producer on the project, which prioritizes a theatrical release and is currently being pitched to Hollywood studios. The package is expected to command a high price due to the involvement of McQuarrie, Jordan and EA's rights to the Battlefield IP. Battlefield 6 topped sales charts as the best-selling game of 2025, bolstering the franchise's momentum. This development coincides with Paramount's fast-tracked Call of Duty movie, slated for theaters in June 2028, setting up a box office clash between the rival franchises. Historically, Battlefield V launched in 2018 and Battlefield 2042 in 2021, both falling short of EA's expectations. Meanwhile, Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 faced criticism in 2025, prompting Activision to apologize to fans and pledge better future titles.
