{"id":1908897,"date":"2026-04-29T14:31:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1908897"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:31:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:31:53","slug":"battlefield-and-call-of-duty-are-set-to-go-head-to-head-on-the-big-screen-but-which-movie-will-emerge-victorious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1908897","title":{"rendered":"Battlefield and Call of Duty Are Set to Go Head-to-Head on the Big Screen \u2014 but Which Movie Will Emerge Victorious?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-cy=\"article-content\" class=\"jsx-2870106660 article-content page-0\">\n<section data-cy=\"article-subtitle\" class=\"article jsx-3932497636 article-section jsx-28683165 news\" data-autopogo=\"true\">\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The ongoing rivalry between Call of Duty and Battlefield is escalating as both franchises target Hollywood for their next battleground. Activision is working with Paramount Pictures to <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/call-of-duty-movie-yellowstones-taylor-sheridan-to-script-peter-berg-to-direct\"><u>produce a film around Call of Duty,<\/u><\/a> with Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and Taylor Sheridan (Sicario) set to direct and write the film, respectively. It was confirmed earlier this month that <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/call-of-duty-movie-update\"><u>Call of Duty will hit theaters June 30, 2028<\/u><\/a>, which suggests production could begin within the next year. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">EA is also getting in on the movie action, working with action director Christopher McQuarrie on a Battlefield movie. The four-time Mission: Impossible director and Top Gun: Maverick co-writer will write, direct, and co-produce <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/battlefield-movie-in-the-works-michael-b-jordan-and-christopher-mcquarrie-team-up\"><u>the Battlefield film with Michael B. Jordan<\/u><\/a>, who could also star in the film if the stars align. The project is being shopped around to studios with the intention of a theatrical release and would likely become a priority project for McQuarrie.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The prospect of a Call of Duty and a Battlefield movie going up against each other, just as the video games have done, has sparked debate among fans. And the big question right now is, which film has the best odds of being good?<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Call of Duty Campaigns<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Following its debut in 2003, Call of Duty quickly ascended to become the best-selling first-person shooter series ever, a title it continues to hold to this day. That\u2019s almost entirely down to its ever-popular multiplayer, which keeps fans playing day in, day out. But there are, of course, two sides to Call of Duty. Standing side-by-side the PvP are the single-player campaigns, which, for those of us a little unwilling to huck ourselves into the online hellhole and compete in the Call of Duty combat cauldron, tell cinematic stories straight from the front line. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBut which Call of Duty games have the greatest campaigns? IGN\u2019s keenest and most experienced Call of Duty fans have combined to carve out a list of our favourite single-player stories, plucked from all throughout the series\u2019 two-decade-and-change history. We\u2019re looking for campaigns that champion Call of Duty\u2019s greatest strengths: those with great mission variety, ambitious set-pieces, and novel mechanics, as well as the more traditional \u201cgreat FPS\u201d staples like strong level design and memorable storytelling. Only the campaigns that have it all can truly rise to the top of this list, which means this year\u2019s somewhat muddled Black Ops 7 didn\u2019t quite make the cut. But which ones did?  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nHere are our top 10 Call of Duty campaigns.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;10. Call of Duty: WW2&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nAfter nearly a decade break from the setting that launched the series (and a few rocky entries that tarnished its reputation), Call of Duty\u2019s return to form in 2017 was such a coming home party for the franchise, they straight up named the game WW2. But this return to roots, led by Sledgehammer Games, isn\u2019t exactly the \u201cGreatest Hits of World War 2\u201d experience you would imagine. Instead, you\u2019re met with a much more intimate story about Private \u201cRed\u201d Daniels and his squad living through some of the most pivotal moments of the US 1st Infantry Division\u2019s fight from the Normandy invasion to the Rhine. Clearly inspired by Band of Brothers (right down to its cutscene direction and squad system that makes each team member feel more than a background actor) it successfully evokes the camaraderie and sacrifice of the era.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut while it strives to be a personal story, it never lets you forget it\u2019s supposed to be a loud, exciting Call of Duty game. To this day, WW2 features some of the most over-the-top sequences ever seen in the series, from the bell tower collapse, to the train crash. If you\u2019re looking for thrills, they\u2019re sure to be found. And while those wild moments often make you forget about the war going on around you, WW2 still has plenty of well-worn heart to give, especially when it ends with one of the most gut-wrenching walks you\u2019ll ever make in a video game.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;9. Call of Duty: Black Ops&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\n&quot;THE NUMBERS, MASON!&quot; Call of Duty: Black Ops brought the powerhouse first-person shooter series to the Bay of Pigs, Vietnam, and beyond for a (very trigger-happy) espionage-filled trip through the sixties, bringing one of the series\u2019 best-ever soundtracks along with it. Black Ops took you on a dizzying ride that culminated in one of the coolest unexpected twists in any major game around that time \u2013 and certainly the biggest Call of Duty story surprise we'd seen prior to that or since.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe genius of that twist does disguise some of Black Ops\u2019 shortcomings \u2013 it\u2019s nowhere near as varied as the Modern Warfare games that preceded it, and its straight-up shooting galleries feel less ambitious than the sniper sequences and AC-130 bombardments that sister studio Infinity Ward was putting out. However, it\u2019s undeniable that Treyarch absolutely leveled up on this one, turning its work on the impressive World at War into a stealth prologue to a brand new sub-franchise that would become one of the biggest brands in the world. BLOPS started right here. \n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;8. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nAfter messing around in both the near and not-so-near future, Black Ops finally returned to good old-fashioned MKUltra-flavoured conspiracies with Cold War\u2019s brisk trip back to 1981. While it resurrects some familiar faces with Mason and Woods, the story\u2019s primary focus is on series newcomers Bell and Russell Adler and their time in the CIA during one of the most critical moments in US intelligence history.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nDespite suffering a troubled development, Cold War is an ambitious re-mix of the standard series formula, with mystery puzzles to crack, secret side quests, branching pathways, and a couple of missions where you trade your guns in favor of some good old-fashioned retro spycraft. Even when it\u2019s playing the classic hold-down-the-trigger hits, though, it does so in excellent fashion (a gunfight through a USSR replica of an American town is a romp), and its own take on Black Ops\u2019 mind-melting finale is arguably better than the original. It may be one of Call of Duty\u2019s shortest campaigns, but this entry into the Black Ops series offers plenty of memorable moments that will keep you guessing until the credits roll.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;7. Call of Duty 2&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe original, PC-exclusive Call of Duty was an excellent first-person shooter with a neat campaign formula: it depicted the Second World War from three perspectives (American, British, and Russian,) essentially creating three mini campaigns, each with their own characters, storylines, locations, and weapons. Call of Duty 2 did all that again on a bigger budget. Naturally that meant much more advanced graphics, including volumetric smoke effects so gorgeously rendered that smoke grenades became both a gameplay mechanic and a new next-gen tech toy to play with. Call of Duty 2's success helped kickstart Microsoft's incredibly successful Xbox 360 era, and ushered in a glorious new HD era of gaming as well \u2013 and at 60fps, no less.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut this sequel also brought with it increased cinematic ambition when it came to level design \u2013 something you can clearly see in its D-Day landing sequence, which genuinely felt like a playable manifestation of Saving Private Ryan. And in its wider, more freeform, choose-your-objective levels, you can see the start of Call of Duty\u2019s long-term fight to include non-linear elements in its otherwise tightly-controlled rollercoaster ride campaigns. \n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nIt's a risky move to reboot one of the most beloved and essential games in a mega-popular franchise like Call of Duty, but 2019\u2019s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare pulled it off in a way that few reboots have before. Built on a foundation of fresh-feeling gunplay, even the campaign\u2019s least interesting missions feel exceptional to play. And while its time-worn setting during a middle eastern conflict isn\u2019t groundbreaking, exceptional attention to detail when it comes to presentation makes this perhaps the slickest, most cinematic Call of Duty ever made.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe real winning factor, though, is its superb approach to level design. Modern Warfare trades the series\u2019 traditional, relentless shootouts for smaller, more \u201crealistic\u201d encounters \u2013 a shift that resulted in Clean House, one of the most memorable depictions of a slow-paced building infiltration we\u2019ve seen in the series thus far. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is not only one of the best examples of how to reboot a series correctly, but also an excellent entry in a series full of memorable campaigns.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Some fans have pitted the various creatives involved with the movies against each other to try and figure that out. \u201cI&#8217;m so perplexed why [Paramount Skydance CEO David] Ellison\/Paramount didn&#8217;t giftwrap Call of Duty for Christopher McQuarrie, who has been spearheading Mission: Impossible for ages and helped get Top Gun 2 past the finish line,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/_ChristopherM\/status\/2047767895929708851\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>one fan said<\/u><\/a>. McQuarrie is a pretty aggressive filmmaker with ample experience creating over-the-top set pieces using a healthy amount of practical effects. And anyone who&#8217;s watched Tom Cruise do his thing in the Mission: Impossible films will know how fond he is of shooting someone hanging off of a moving aircraft at high altitudes without the help of green screen.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">McQuarrie has routinely delivered crowd-pleasing action films with inventive set pieces and shown that he can do it with a high level of flair. This makes him a solid choice to adapt a video game series known for destruction and absurd spectacle, like ejecting from a jet to shoot down another aircraft with a rocket launcher. Not only that, but the fact he\u2019s paired with Michael B. Jordan fresh off of his Oscar win for Sinners makes for a killer duo. McQuarrie frequently works with Tom Cruise as well, but it\u2019s hard to say if the Top Gun star would be interested in adapting a video game.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">McQuarrie is also a big fan of high-stakes storytelling and using action to drive plot, something that has been proven time and time again with his Mission: Impossible movies. This would make him a natural fit for the kind of story you\u2019d expect from a Battlefield project.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1355461925 box jsx-2627838217 poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">Are You More Excited for the Call of Duty Movie or Battlefield Movie?<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-3288811812 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/legend>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer highlight\"><label class=\"interface jsx-326752785 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId66107\" id=\"answerId66107-label\"><span class=\"label\">Battlefield<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1945348876\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-326752785 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId66108\" id=\"answerId66108-label\"><span class=\"label\">Call of Duty<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4255654680 poll-controls\"><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-2267841559 contained disabled full-width large\" disabled type=\"submit\" data-cy=\"poll-answer-btn\">Answer<\/button><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-1624977611 nav next-button small\" title=\"See Results\" aria-label=\"See Results\" data-cy=\"see-results-btn\"><span style=\"white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-align:right\">See Results<\/span><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-4173866675\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" aria-label=\"See Results\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for Call of Duty, Peter Berg has some solid films like Lone Survivor and Deepwater Horizon under his belt, but also a number of flops like 2012&#8217;s Battleship and 2018&#8217;s Mile 22. Last weekend, Berg came under fire for <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-call-of-duty-movie-director-once-said-some-not-very-nice-things-about-people-who-play-video-games\"><u>resurfaced comments about his views on gaming as a whole<\/u><\/a>. In 2013, the director told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esquire.com\/entertainment\/interviews\/a26257\/peter-berg-interview\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Esquire<\/u><\/a> that he believed war games were \u201cpathetic,\u201d and stated that those who spend hours playing them are \u201cweak\u201d. As you might imagine, some Call of Duty fans didn&#8217;t take those comments well.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">However, some fans have expressed hope because Taylor Sheridan is writing the Call of Duty script. The prolific writer is known for cranking out a ton of TV shows (he&#8217;s the co-creator of Yellowstone and creator of its prequels), but his roots began on the big screen with Sicario and Hell or High Water. Indeed, his work on Sicario has directly influenced Call of Duty\u2019s games. 2022&#8217;s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in particular took inspiration from Sicario with part of its story focusing on terrorists taking refuge in Mexico and the cartel being used to smuggle weapons for said terrorists. It\u2019s unclear if Berg and Sheridan are planning to adapt the Modern Warfare saga, but it would be the best fit given their respective backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There have been attempts to adapt both franchises over the years, but it\u2019s starting to look like things may actually come together this time. Steven Spielberg once made a play to adapt Call of Duty in the late 2000s or early 2010s, around the time of the original Modern Warfare trilogy. Ultimately, Spielberg and Activision couldn\u2019t agree on terms, meaning the project fizzled out. Other filmmakers such as Sicario: Day of the Soldado director Stefano Sollima have attempted to take a crack at it, but nothing ever came of it.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Battlefield Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ever since the original Battlefield 1942 released back in the summer of 2002, EA and DICE\u2019s large-scale multiplayer warfare series has consistently been among the most critically acclaimed and popular first-person shooters ever made. Thanks to its constant reinvention, Battlefield has felt forever fresh, cycling through a number of different eras and locations, pushing the player count to support over 100+ players on the map at once, and bolstering its core multiplayer-first design with singleplayer narratives that cover some of the grittiest aspects of warfare. All this considered, it\u2019s really no surprise that Battlefield is still holding strong after two decades, even if it\u2019s had a couple of missteps along the way.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhether you're a fan of the series\u2019 original WW2 setting, enjoy the modern warfare eras, or prefer to fight on the frontlines of Miami\u2019s drug war, there's something in this series for everyone. But which game is the best? That\u2019s what we\u2019re here to find out. With the heated firefights of Battlefield 6 on the horizon, let\u2019s look back over the series and choose the top 10 Battlefield games.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;10. Battlefield 2142&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nLet\u2019s start with a cult classic. Battlefield 2142 was the first and only entry in the series to take Battlefield into a futuristic sci-fi setting. When it launched in 2006, it arguably felt like a really, really good mod for Battlefield 2, so closely did it emulate its predecessor\u2019s formula. But look beyond those similarities and you\u2019ll find something that has a distinct character, thanks to an improved progression system, refined class choices, and \u2013 here\u2019s the big one \u2013 Titan mode, which saw teams breach the shields of the enemy\u2019s looming spaceship from the ground, then board the vessel to eliminate its crew and destroy the central core. Such a unique mode makes this early entry of the now long-running series still worth checking out, although you\u2019ll have to do it via unofficial servers these days.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;9. Battlefield Hardline&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nIf there was ever a black sheep of the Battlefield series, Hardline is it. Exchanging the globe-trotting modern warfare settings of Battlefields 3 and 4 for the sun-soaked, neon-drenched streets of Miami, Hardline pivots the series to the War on Drugs with its cops and robbers gameplay. Back in 2015 it was met with a ton of skepticism from long-time series fans, and a certain amount of that was justified. The multiplayer featured Battlefield\u2019s typical large-scale chaos, which perhaps doesn\u2019t gel with cars and downtown as much as it does tanks and bunkers. Nevertheless, the setting did introduce some interesting new modes such as Hotwire, Blood Money, and Heist, all of which have a distinct \u201ccrime\u201d flavor.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut, in a novel twist for this PvP focused series, it\u2019s Hardline\u2019s single-player campaign that proves the highlight. It\u2019s presented like a police procedural TV show in the same vein as Law &amp; Order and CSI, and you get to choose if you're a good cop or bad cop, either arresting everyone or shooting everything in sight. It\u2019s a very different take on Battlefield\u2019s typically Call of Duty-like campaigns, although certainly not short on explosive setpieces.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;8. Battlefield 1943&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWhile Battlefield Hardline was a dramatic shift in where Battlefield was played, our next game was a dramatic shift for how Battlefield was played. Battlefield 1943 was one of the first major console games exclusively available via digital download, which was a big deal back in 2009 when most digital-only titles were small indies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nYou can see the limits imposed by that distribution model, though. Back then internet speeds were slower and digital-only games were restricted in size, so Battlefield 1943 is essentially a scaled-down version of the original Battlefield 1942. Despite this, it was still seen as an excellent entry into the series. Classic Pacific theater maps were rebuilt on the then-brand-new Frostbite engine, which allowed for cutting edge graphics, destructible environments, and fast-paced, 24-player matches. While this may not be the most beloved Battlefield game, in part due to its stripped-down map and class roster, it still successfully captured the unique essence of the series, and brought the important parts of the Battlefield 1942 PC experience to a new console audience.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;7. Battlefield 1942&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWhat's a list of the top Battlefield games without the original that started it all? Battlefield 1942 was ground breaking when it launched in 2002, offering large-scale, 64-player online battles to a world accustomed to 6v6 or 12v12 matches. Eschewing deathmatches for the sprawling, objective-focussed Conquest mode, Battlefield 1942 was the stage for an innovative class-based system that gave distinct roles to each player \u2013 from the damage-focused Assault to the vehicle-repairing Engineer. There really wasn't anything like it at the time, especially its seamless transitions from infantry to vehicular and flying combat. And while the series has grown tremendously over the last 20 something years, 1942 is still immediately recognisable as Battlefield if you play it today. The impact of its large-scale gameplay and class system contributed to a shifting of the winds that changed shooters forever.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;6. Battlefield: Bad Company&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBattlefield: Bad Company was an important milestone for the series. It was the first game to utilize the Frostbite engine, which has gone on to be the defining bedrock of modern Battlefield thanks to its destructive capabilities. It was here that crumbling buildings and deformable terrain were first established, paving the way for collapsing skyscrapers in later years. Using smaller, more refined maps, it successfully built upon what made the series so great up to that point, this time for a console-only audience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhile PC was abandoned for this entry, the transition to console brought with it Battlefield\u2019s first-ever narrative-driven campaign, which is best known for its goofy storytelling. Bad Company traded the seriousness of war for a lighter-toned tale that follows a ragtag squad who steal a super powerful gun and shoot their way out of the mess they got themselves into. The dialogue is cheesy (and perhaps a bit inappropriate, considering the setting and what's happening on screen) but the decision to pivot the franchise to an action-comedy direction makes Bad Company one of the most memorable Battlefield experiences, and sets itself apart from everything else in this list.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for Battlefield, both Fox and Paramount tried to develop the franchise into a TV series, with one iteration aiming to adapt the Bad Company subfranchise. Once again, nothing really came of it. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ultimately, we\u2019ll have to wait and see how it shakes out. It\u2019s clear that neither franchise is sparing any expense to get high-level talent involved with their adaptations. Some think this may be a classic case of twin-films, a scenario where two very similar movies are released in close succession by competing studios. Examples of this include Deep Impact and Armageddon, A Bug\u2019s Life and Antz, and Saving Private Ryan and A Thin Red Line. Either way, it\u2019ll be exciting to get to see these two titans duke it out at the box office, as they do in the world of video games.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN&#8217;s news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-1475529924\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 adunit-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"jsx-2155806329 bobble bobble-1 pogocnt pg-article\">\n<div data-mix-name=\"secondaryMedrec\" data-pos=\"1\" data-pogo-hide=\"1\" class=\"jsx-343126785 pogo-slot\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/div>\n<section class=\"article-page\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The ongoing rivalry between Call of Duty and Battlefield is escalating as both franchises target Hollywood for their next battleground. Activision is working with Paramount Pictures to <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/call-of-duty-movie-yellowstones-taylor-sheridan-to-script-peter-berg-to-direct\"><u>produce a film around Call of Duty,<\/u><\/a> with Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and Taylor Sheridan (Sicario) set to direct and write the film, respectively. It was confirmed earlier this month that <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/call-of-duty-movie-update\"><u>Call of Duty will hit theaters June 30, 2028<\/u><\/a>, which suggests production could begin within the next year. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">EA is also getting in on the movie action, working with action director Christopher McQuarrie on a Battlefield movie. The four-time Mission: Impossible director and Top Gun: Maverick co-writer will write, direct, and co-produce <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/battlefield-movie-in-the-works-michael-b-jordan-and-christopher-mcquarrie-team-up\"><u>the Battlefield film with Michael B. Jordan<\/u><\/a>, who could also star in the film if the stars align. The project is being shopped around to studios with the intention of a theatrical release and would likely become a priority project for McQuarrie.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The prospect of a Call of Duty and a Battlefield movie going up against each other, just as the video games have done, has sparked debate among fans. And the big question right now is, which film has the best odds of being good?<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Call of Duty Campaigns<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Following its debut in 2003, Call of Duty quickly ascended to become the best-selling first-person shooter series ever, a title it continues to hold to this day. That\u2019s almost entirely down to its ever-popular multiplayer, which keeps fans playing day in, day out. But there are, of course, two sides to Call of Duty. Standing side-by-side the PvP are the single-player campaigns, which, for those of us a little unwilling to huck ourselves into the online hellhole and compete in the Call of Duty combat cauldron, tell cinematic stories straight from the front line. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBut which Call of Duty games have the greatest campaigns? IGN\u2019s keenest and most experienced Call of Duty fans have combined to carve out a list of our favourite single-player stories, plucked from all throughout the series\u2019 two-decade-and-change history. We\u2019re looking for campaigns that champion Call of Duty\u2019s greatest strengths: those with great mission variety, ambitious set-pieces, and novel mechanics, as well as the more traditional \u201cgreat FPS\u201d staples like strong level design and memorable storytelling. Only the campaigns that have it all can truly rise to the top of this list, which means this year\u2019s somewhat muddled Black Ops 7 didn\u2019t quite make the cut. But which ones did?  &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nHere are our top 10 Call of Duty campaigns.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;10. Call of Duty: WW2&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nAfter nearly a decade break from the setting that launched the series (and a few rocky entries that tarnished its reputation), Call of Duty\u2019s return to form in 2017 was such a coming home party for the franchise, they straight up named the game WW2. But this return to roots, led by Sledgehammer Games, isn\u2019t exactly the \u201cGreatest Hits of World War 2\u201d experience you would imagine. Instead, you\u2019re met with a much more intimate story about Private \u201cRed\u201d Daniels and his squad living through some of the most pivotal moments of the US 1st Infantry Division\u2019s fight from the Normandy invasion to the Rhine. Clearly inspired by Band of Brothers (right down to its cutscene direction and squad system that makes each team member feel more than a background actor) it successfully evokes the camaraderie and sacrifice of the era.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut while it strives to be a personal story, it never lets you forget it\u2019s supposed to be a loud, exciting Call of Duty game. To this day, WW2 features some of the most over-the-top sequences ever seen in the series, from the bell tower collapse, to the train crash. If you\u2019re looking for thrills, they\u2019re sure to be found. And while those wild moments often make you forget about the war going on around you, WW2 still has plenty of well-worn heart to give, especially when it ends with one of the most gut-wrenching walks you\u2019ll ever make in a video game.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;9. Call of Duty: Black Ops&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\n&quot;THE NUMBERS, MASON!&quot; Call of Duty: Black Ops brought the powerhouse first-person shooter series to the Bay of Pigs, Vietnam, and beyond for a (very trigger-happy) espionage-filled trip through the sixties, bringing one of the series\u2019 best-ever soundtracks along with it. Black Ops took you on a dizzying ride that culminated in one of the coolest unexpected twists in any major game around that time \u2013 and certainly the biggest Call of Duty story surprise we'd seen prior to that or since.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe genius of that twist does disguise some of Black Ops\u2019 shortcomings \u2013 it\u2019s nowhere near as varied as the Modern Warfare games that preceded it, and its straight-up shooting galleries feel less ambitious than the sniper sequences and AC-130 bombardments that sister studio Infinity Ward was putting out. However, it\u2019s undeniable that Treyarch absolutely leveled up on this one, turning its work on the impressive World at War into a stealth prologue to a brand new sub-franchise that would become one of the biggest brands in the world. BLOPS started right here. \n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;8. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nAfter messing around in both the near and not-so-near future, Black Ops finally returned to good old-fashioned MKUltra-flavoured conspiracies with Cold War\u2019s brisk trip back to 1981. While it resurrects some familiar faces with Mason and Woods, the story\u2019s primary focus is on series newcomers Bell and Russell Adler and their time in the CIA during one of the most critical moments in US intelligence history.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nDespite suffering a troubled development, Cold War is an ambitious re-mix of the standard series formula, with mystery puzzles to crack, secret side quests, branching pathways, and a couple of missions where you trade your guns in favor of some good old-fashioned retro spycraft. Even when it\u2019s playing the classic hold-down-the-trigger hits, though, it does so in excellent fashion (a gunfight through a USSR replica of an American town is a romp), and its own take on Black Ops\u2019 mind-melting finale is arguably better than the original. It may be one of Call of Duty\u2019s shortest campaigns, but this entry into the Black Ops series offers plenty of memorable moments that will keep you guessing until the credits roll.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;7. Call of Duty 2&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe original, PC-exclusive Call of Duty was an excellent first-person shooter with a neat campaign formula: it depicted the Second World War from three perspectives (American, British, and Russian,) essentially creating three mini campaigns, each with their own characters, storylines, locations, and weapons. Call of Duty 2 did all that again on a bigger budget. Naturally that meant much more advanced graphics, including volumetric smoke effects so gorgeously rendered that smoke grenades became both a gameplay mechanic and a new next-gen tech toy to play with. Call of Duty 2's success helped kickstart Microsoft's incredibly successful Xbox 360 era, and ushered in a glorious new HD era of gaming as well \u2013 and at 60fps, no less.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut this sequel also brought with it increased cinematic ambition when it came to level design \u2013 something you can clearly see in its D-Day landing sequence, which genuinely felt like a playable manifestation of Saving Private Ryan. And in its wider, more freeform, choose-your-objective levels, you can see the start of Call of Duty\u2019s long-term fight to include non-linear elements in its otherwise tightly-controlled rollercoaster ride campaigns. \n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;6. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nIt's a risky move to reboot one of the most beloved and essential games in a mega-popular franchise like Call of Duty, but 2019\u2019s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare pulled it off in a way that few reboots have before. Built on a foundation of fresh-feeling gunplay, even the campaign\u2019s least interesting missions feel exceptional to play. And while its time-worn setting during a middle eastern conflict isn\u2019t groundbreaking, exceptional attention to detail when it comes to presentation makes this perhaps the slickest, most cinematic Call of Duty ever made.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nThe real winning factor, though, is its superb approach to level design. Modern Warfare trades the series\u2019 traditional, relentless shootouts for smaller, more \u201crealistic\u201d encounters \u2013 a shift that resulted in Clean House, one of the most memorable depictions of a slow-paced building infiltration we\u2019ve seen in the series thus far. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is not only one of the best examples of how to reboot a series correctly, but also an excellent entry in a series full of memorable campaigns.\n\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Some fans have pitted the various creatives involved with the movies against each other to try and figure that out. \u201cI&#8217;m so perplexed why [Paramount Skydance CEO David] Ellison\/Paramount didn&#8217;t giftwrap Call of Duty for Christopher McQuarrie, who has been spearheading Mission: Impossible for ages and helped get Top Gun 2 past the finish line,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/_ChristopherM\/status\/2047767895929708851\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>one fan said<\/u><\/a>. McQuarrie is a pretty aggressive filmmaker with ample experience creating over-the-top set pieces using a healthy amount of practical effects. And anyone who&#8217;s watched Tom Cruise do his thing in the Mission: Impossible films will know how fond he is of shooting someone hanging off of a moving aircraft at high altitudes without the help of green screen.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">McQuarrie has routinely delivered crowd-pleasing action films with inventive set pieces and shown that he can do it with a high level of flair. This makes him a solid choice to adapt a video game series known for destruction and absurd spectacle, like ejecting from a jet to shoot down another aircraft with a rocket launcher. Not only that, but the fact he\u2019s paired with Michael B. Jordan fresh off of his Oscar win for Sinners makes for a killer duo. McQuarrie frequently works with Tom Cruise as well, but it\u2019s hard to say if the Top Gun star would be interested in adapting a video game.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">McQuarrie is also a big fan of high-stakes storytelling and using action to drive plot, something that has been proven time and time again with his Mission: Impossible movies. This would make him a natural fit for the kind of story you\u2019d expect from a Battlefield project.<\/p>\n<p><span data-cy=\"poll-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\">\n<div class=\"card jsx-1339469126 jsx-1355461925 box jsx-2627838217 poll-content-block\" data-cy=\"poll-content-block\">\n<fieldset class=\"answers jsx-332304107\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-labelledby=\"poll-question\">\n<legend class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4192417768\"><span class=\"stack jsx-3547261442\"><\/p>\n<h2 data-cy=\"poll-question\" class=\"title2 jsx-1903782357 jsx-1377259516 headline\" id=\"poll-question\">Are You More Excited for the Call of Duty Movie or Battlefield Movie?<\/h2>\n<p><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" alt aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-3288811812 aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-1-1 jsx-3010959690 jsx-2338608387\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/legend>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer highlight\"><label class=\"interface jsx-326752785 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId66107\" id=\"answerId66107-label\"><span class=\"label\">Battlefield<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1945348876\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-cy=\"poll-answer\" class=\"jsx-45304670 poll-answer\"><label class=\"interface jsx-326752785 toggle-label jsx-803093603 left-justified radio\" for=\"answerId66108\" id=\"answerId66108-label\"><span class=\"label\">Call of Duty<\/span><span data-cy=\"left-justified\" class=\"left-justified toggle-wrapper\"><span class=\"icon-toggle-indicator\"><\/span><\/span><\/label><\/p>\n<div class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-2988246289\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/fieldset>\n<p><span class=\"stack jsx-2624643483 jsx-4255654680 poll-controls\"><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-2267841559 contained disabled full-width large\" disabled type=\"submit\" data-cy=\"poll-answer-btn\">Answer<\/button><button class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button jsx-3381835873 jsx-1624977611 nav next-button small\" title=\"See Results\" aria-label=\"See Results\" data-cy=\"see-results-btn\"><span style=\"white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden;text-align:right\">See Results<\/span><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-4173866675\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" aria-label=\"See Results\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/button><\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for Call of Duty, Peter Berg has some solid films like Lone Survivor and Deepwater Horizon under his belt, but also a number of flops like 2012&#8217;s Battleship and 2018&#8217;s Mile 22. Last weekend, Berg came under fire for <a class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/the-call-of-duty-movie-director-once-said-some-not-very-nice-things-about-people-who-play-video-games\"><u>resurfaced comments about his views on gaming as a whole<\/u><\/a>. In 2013, the director told <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esquire.com\/entertainment\/interviews\/a26257\/peter-berg-interview\/\" class=\"link jsx-1337145738 jsx-3925284146 underlined\" data-cy=\"styled-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Esquire<\/u><\/a> that he believed war games were \u201cpathetic,\u201d and stated that those who spend hours playing them are \u201cweak\u201d. As you might imagine, some Call of Duty fans didn&#8217;t take those comments well.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">However, some fans have expressed hope because Taylor Sheridan is writing the Call of Duty script. The prolific writer is known for cranking out a ton of TV shows (he&#8217;s the co-creator of Yellowstone and creator of its prequels), but his roots began on the big screen with Sicario and Hell or High Water. Indeed, his work on Sicario has directly influenced Call of Duty\u2019s games. 2022&#8217;s Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II in particular took inspiration from Sicario with part of its story focusing on terrorists taking refuge in Mexico and the cartel being used to smuggle weapons for said terrorists. It\u2019s unclear if Berg and Sheridan are planning to adapt the Modern Warfare saga, but it would be the best fit given their respective backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">There have been attempts to adapt both franchises over the years, but it\u2019s starting to look like things may actually come together this time. Steven Spielberg once made a play to adapt Call of Duty in the late 2000s or early 2010s, around the time of the original Modern Warfare trilogy. Ultimately, Spielberg and Activision couldn\u2019t agree on terms, meaning the project fizzled out. Other filmmakers such as Sicario: Day of the Soldado director Stefano Sollima have attempted to take a crack at it, but nothing ever came of it.<\/p>\n<p><button type=\"button\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"><\/button><span data-cy=\"slideshow-view-trigger\"><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-preview\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 slideshow-preview\">\n<h3 class=\"title5 jsx-62124236 jsx-1085005187\" data-cy=\"slideshow-preview-title\">The Best Battlefield Games<\/h3>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-container\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 images-container\"><button type=\"button\" data-cy=\"hero-image\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 hero-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ever since the original Battlefield 1942 released back in the summer of 2002, EA and DICE\u2019s large-scale multiplayer warfare series has consistently been among the most critically acclaimed and popular first-person shooters ever made. Thanks to its constant reinvention, Battlefield has felt forever fresh, cycling through a number of different eras and locations, pushing the player count to support over 100+ players on the map at once, and bolstering its core multiplayer-first design with singleplayer narratives that cover some of the grittiest aspects of warfare. All this considered, it\u2019s really no surprise that Battlefield is still holding strong after two decades, even if it\u2019s had a couple of missteps along the way.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhether you're a fan of the series\u2019 original WW2 setting, enjoy the modern warfare eras, or prefer to fight on the frontlines of Miami\u2019s drug war, there's something in this series for everyone. But which game is the best? That\u2019s what we\u2019re here to find out. With the heated firefights of Battlefield 6 on the horizon, let\u2019s look back over the series and choose the top 10 Battlefield games.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><span class=\"button-text jsx-729543028 button button--primary jsx-3381835873 jsx-4266531355 row-pagination-button next contained centered round large\" data-cy=\"paginate next\" title=\"Open Slideshow\"><span class=\"ign-icon right-chevron jsx-2750866048 jsx-2919720488\" role=\"presentation\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-cy=\"right-chevron\" style=\"background:currentColor\"><\/span><\/span><\/button><\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"slideshow-images-list\" class=\"scrollbar jsx-2072772685 jsx-4243969252 images-list\"><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;10. Battlefield 2142&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nLet\u2019s start with a cult classic. Battlefield 2142 was the first and only entry in the series to take Battlefield into a futuristic sci-fi setting. When it launched in 2006, it arguably felt like a really, really good mod for Battlefield 2, so closely did it emulate its predecessor\u2019s formula. But look beyond those similarities and you\u2019ll find something that has a distinct character, thanks to an improved progression system, refined class choices, and \u2013 here\u2019s the big one \u2013 Titan mode, which saw teams breach the shields of the enemy\u2019s looming spaceship from the ground, then board the vessel to eliminate its crew and destroy the central core. Such a unique mode makes this early entry of the now long-running series still worth checking out, although you\u2019ll have to do it via unofficial servers these days.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"rounded jsx-412047461 overlay progressive-image jsx-2338608387 expand\" data-cy=\"slideshow-image-overlay\">\n<div data-cy=\"element-caption\" class=\"caption jsx-1762799490\">View 11 Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;9. Battlefield Hardline&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nIf there was ever a black sheep of the Battlefield series, Hardline is it. Exchanging the globe-trotting modern warfare settings of Battlefields 3 and 4 for the sun-soaked, neon-drenched streets of Miami, Hardline pivots the series to the War on Drugs with its cops and robbers gameplay. Back in 2015 it was met with a ton of skepticism from long-time series fans, and a certain amount of that was justified. The multiplayer featured Battlefield\u2019s typical large-scale chaos, which perhaps doesn\u2019t gel with cars and downtown as much as it does tanks and bunkers. Nevertheless, the setting did introduce some interesting new modes such as Hotwire, Blood Money, and Heist, all of which have a distinct \u201ccrime\u201d flavor.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nBut, in a novel twist for this PvP focused series, it\u2019s Hardline\u2019s single-player campaign that proves the highlight. It\u2019s presented like a police procedural TV show in the same vein as Law &amp; Order and CSI, and you get to choose if you're a good cop or bad cop, either arresting everyone or shooting everything in sight. It\u2019s a very different take on Battlefield\u2019s typically Call of Duty-like campaigns, although certainly not short on explosive setpieces.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;8. Battlefield 1943&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWhile Battlefield Hardline was a dramatic shift in where Battlefield was played, our next game was a dramatic shift for how Battlefield was played. Battlefield 1943 was one of the first major console games exclusively available via digital download, which was a big deal back in 2009 when most digital-only titles were small indies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nYou can see the limits imposed by that distribution model, though. Back then internet speeds were slower and digital-only games were restricted in size, so Battlefield 1943 is essentially a scaled-down version of the original Battlefield 1942. Despite this, it was still seen as an excellent entry into the series. Classic Pacific theater maps were rebuilt on the then-brand-new Frostbite engine, which allowed for cutting edge graphics, destructible environments, and fast-paced, 24-player matches. While this may not be the most beloved Battlefield game, in part due to its stripped-down map and class roster, it still successfully captured the unique essence of the series, and brought the important parts of the Battlefield 1942 PC experience to a new console audience.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;7. Battlefield 1942&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nWhat's a list of the top Battlefield games without the original that started it all? Battlefield 1942 was ground breaking when it launched in 2002, offering large-scale, 64-player online battles to a world accustomed to 6v6 or 12v12 matches. Eschewing deathmatches for the sprawling, objective-focussed Conquest mode, Battlefield 1942 was the stage for an innovative class-based system that gave distinct roles to each player \u2013 from the damage-focused Assault to the vehicle-repairing Engineer. There really wasn't anything like it at the time, especially its seamless transitions from infantry to vehicular and flying combat. And while the series has grown tremendously over the last 20 something years, 1942 is still immediately recognisable as Battlefield if you play it today. The impact of its large-scale gameplay and class system contributed to a shifting of the winds that changed shooters forever.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><button data-cy=\"gallery-image\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Open Slideshow\" class=\"jsx-1711207865 gallery-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"&lt;b&gt;6. Battlefield: Bad Company&lt;\/b&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\nBattlefield: Bad Company was an important milestone for the series. It was the first game to utilize the Frostbite engine, which has gone on to be the defining bedrock of modern Battlefield thanks to its destructive capabilities. It was here that crumbling buildings and deformable terrain were first established, paving the way for collapsing skyscrapers in later years. Using smaller, more refined maps, it successfully built upon what made the series so great up to that point, this time for a console-only audience.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\n\nWhile PC was abandoned for this entry, the transition to console brought with it Battlefield\u2019s first-ever narrative-driven campaign, which is best known for its goofy storytelling. Bad Company traded the seriousness of war for a lighter-toned tale that follows a ragtag squad who steal a super powerful gun and shoot their way out of the mess they got themselves into. The dialogue is cheesy (and perhaps a bit inappropriate, considering the setting and what's happening on screen) but the decision to pivot the franchise to an action-comedy direction makes Bad Company one of the most memorable Battlefield experiences, and sets itself apart from everything else in this list.\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-cy=\"progressive-image\"><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for Battlefield, both Fox and Paramount tried to develop the franchise into a TV series, with one iteration aiming to adapt the Bad Company subfranchise. Once again, nothing really came of it. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Ultimately, we\u2019ll have to wait and see how it shakes out. It\u2019s clear that neither franchise is sparing any expense to get high-level talent involved with their adaptations. Some think this may be a classic case of twin-films, a scenario where two very similar movies are released in close succession by competing studios. Examples of this include Deep Impact and Armageddon, A Bug\u2019s Life and Antz, and Saving Private Ryan and A Thin Red Line. Either way, it\u2019ll be exciting to get to see these two titans duke it out at the box office, as they do in the world of video games.<\/p>\n<div data-cy=\"accent-divider\" class=\"jsx-3449795453 divider jsx-2786329600\"><\/div>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\"><em>Cade Onder is a freelancer for IGN&#8217;s news team. He covers all things entertainment, including gaming, film, and more. You can find him on Twitter @Cade_Onder.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The ongoing rivalry between Call of Duty and Battlefield is escalating as both franchises target Hollywood for their next battleground. Activision is working with Paramount Pictures to produce a film around Call of Duty, with Peter Berg (Lone Survivor) and Taylor Sheridan (Sicario) set to direct and write the film, respectively. 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