Taylor Sheridan’s next Paramount movie is based on a video game, not Yellowstone

Taylor Sheridan hangs up his cowboy hat and launches into the world of video games for a new project at Paramount. Sheridan is best known for creating the YesPierre Ellow empire and all its fallout. However, Sheridan’s new film will be an adaptation of Call of Duty.

During Thursday’s presentation at CinemaCon, Paramount announced Call of Dutythe highly anticipated feature film adaptation of Activision’s first-person shooter video game franchise. Peter Berg will direct from a screenplay he co-wrote with Sheridan. The film hits theaters on June 30, 2028.

Call of Duty is one of the biggest video game franchises of all time, with over 500 million copies sold worldwide. After years of rumors, Paramount signed a film deal with Activision in September 2025, paving the way for a Call of Duty movie. It’s the latest big move for David Ellison, whose Paramount Skydance struck a merger deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for around $110 million.

Sheridan and Berg have extensive experience creating action and military films. Sheridan wrote the screenplays for Sicarius, Hell or high waterAnd River of Wind. Hell or high water landed an Oscar nomination. As for Berg, he realized Lone Survivora harrowing war drama based on the life of Marcus Luttrell and his involvement as a Navy SEAL in the 2005 Operation Red Wings during the Afghanistan War.

No casting announcement for Call of Duty were made, and the plot remains secret.

Taylor Sheridan’s future at Paramount

The end is near

Sheridan is one of, if not the most prolific television creators working today. Only Dick Wolf comes to mind as someone who can match Sheridan’s production. After Yellow stone becoming a smash hit on Paramount Network, Sheridan essentially had the freedom to create whatever he wanted for the company’s streaming service.

Sheridan’s long list of Paramount+ shows includes 1883, 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, LionessAnd Landman. Its most recent offering, The Madisonreceived a season 3 order ahead of the second season’s premiere.

Despite his involvement with Paramount, Sheridan shocked Hollywood by leaving for NBCUniversal. In October 2025, Sheridan reportedly signed a five-year deal that would begin after his deal with Paramount expired in 2026 for film and 2028 for television.

It’s a seismic shift in the television landscape. NBCUniversal hopes Sheridan can create the next Yellow stone for NBC and Peacock once his contract expires.

Sheridan’s shows at Paramount+ will remain in service. Some might even continue without his participation. Dutton RanchA Yellow stone sequel and spin-off, premieres next month on Paramount+. Sheridan created the main characters of Dutton Ranchbut he is only an executive producer of the series.

Source: Paramount

Call of Duty

Release date

June 30, 2028

Director

Pierre Berg

Writers

Peter Berg, Taylor Sheridan