Get ready, gamers! Paramount Pictures is teaming up with Microsoft-owned Activision to bring the blockbuster video game franchise ‘Call of Duty’ to the big screen in a highly anticipated live-action film!

This groundbreaking partnership promises to produce a single feature film initially, but insiders suggest that it could pave the way for expansive stories across film and television based on the vast ‘Call of Duty’ universe that has captivated players since its debut in 2003.

Details about the film’s plot remain under wraps, but fans can expect intense action and familiar military narratives. The franchise boasts an arsenal of interconnected storylines, particularly the popular 'Black Ops' series, with 'Black Ops 7' set to launch this fall.

This exciting news follows Paramount's recent $8 billion merger with David Ellison’s Skydance and comes on the heels of other major moves, including recruiting the creators of ‘Stranger Things’ from Netflix. The studio has also solidified its place as the home of Ultimate Fighting Championship events for the next seven years.

Activision, having undergone its own immense transformation after Microsoft's $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, is now positioned to leverage one of the most lucrative video game franchises of all time, which has sold over 500 million copies globally and generated a staggering $30 billion in revenue by 2022.

Hollywood has struggled with video game adaptations in the past, but recent successes with titles like ‘Mortal Kombat’ and ‘Super Mario Bros.’, plus Paramount’s hit ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’, have rekindled hope for compelling adaptations.

Paramount’s chairman and CEO, David Ellison, expressed his excitement, saying, 'As a lifelong fan of ‘Call of Duty’, this is truly a dream come true. I’ve spent countless hours immersed in its incredible stories and intense gameplay. To have the trust of Activision and the gaming community to bring this universe to life is an honor we take very seriously.'

Activision’s president, Rob Kostich, added, '‘Call of Duty’ has always fascinated players with its epic action and narratives. Partnering with Paramount offers a thrilling opportunity to deliver breathtaking gameplay experiences to theaters. We’re eager to honor the franchise while expanding its iconic storytelling to a larger audience.'