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  "path": "/battlefield-movie-bidding-war",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-01T19:04:29.000Z",
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  "tags": [
    "Christopher mcquarrie",
    "Michael b jordan",
    "Electronic arts",
    "Battlefield",
    "Video games",
    "Video game movies",
    "The Wrap",
    "Resident Evil trailer,",
    "Paramount is already moving forward with a Call of Duty film"
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nIf you needed more proof that video games are the new comic books for Hollywood, look no further than the current chaos surrounding Electronic Arts’ _Battlefield_.\n\nAccording to a report from The Wrap, Warner Bros. Discovery, Amazon, MGM Studios, Sony, Universal, and Netflix are currently locked in a high-stakes bidding war for the rights to the tactical shooter franchise.\n\nThe price tag when all five major studios are bidding must be astronomical.\n\nNow, all this sort of proves that studios are seeing the market for video games and hoping they can turn it into a threat, or even a streaming series success.\n\nLet's dive in.\n\n* * *\n\n## The Package: McQuarrie and Jordan\n\nPackaging is still king in Hollywood, and this one is massive.\n\nChristopher McQuarrie is set to write, direct, and produce. After spending the last decade perfecting the modern action epic with the _Mission: Impossible_ franchise, McQuarrie is arguably the most sought-after director for large-scale, practical spectacle outside of Nolan.\n\nHe's joined by Michael B. Jordan, who is coming off his recent Oscar win for _Sinners_. Jordan is on board to produce and is potentially eyeing the lead role.\n\nSo A+ list talent in front and behind the camera. That's a no-brainer for everyone in Hollywood.\n\n## Why Now?\n\nThe timing couldn't be more calculated. We are currently in the middle of a video game as an IP Renaissance inside the town.\n\nWith _The Super Mario Galaxy Movie_ dominating the 2026 box office ($764 million and counting) and HBO’s _The Last of Us_ proving that these stories can win Emmys, the \"video game movie curse\" is officially dead.\n\nYesterday, we covered the Resident Evil trailer, which showed that every studio is getting in on the mix.\n\nWe know Paramount is already moving forward with a Call of Duty film, which has a package of Taylor Sheridan and Peter Berg. For the other five majors, _Battlefield_ is the only IP left with enough scale to compete.\n\n## The Bottom Line\n\nWhether it lands at a traditional studio like Sony or a streamer like Netflix, _Battlefield_ is shaping up to be the biggest deal of the year.\n\nAnd it's another sign that Hollywood is entering the era of the video game.\n\nEA is a massive company, so seeing them step into Hollywood is also pretty interesting. It’s a chance to turn their flagship shooter into a multi-platform juggernaut, and they have a lot of other games that could follow.\n\nWho do you think should win the bid? Does _Battlefield_ belong on the biggest IMAX screen possible, or is it the perfect binge-watch for Netflix?\n\nLet us know in the comments.",
  "title": "Every Major Movie Studio is Bidding on the 'Battlefield' Movie"
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