Michael B. Jordan is allegedly set to star in a movie adaptation of the video game “Battlefield”. The news has come months after he bagged his first Oscar for his performance in Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners”. A new report from The Hollywood Reporter claimed that studios are going to engage in what might be the biggest bidding war of the year for the rights to adapt Battlefield.
Michael B Jordan might lead new video game adaptation, according to recent report
The Hollywood Reporter has reported that Michael B. Jordan will allegedly produce the movie. The outlet also claimed that whether or not he will star in the movie depends on several factors. Further, Christopher McQuarrie will reportedly write, direct, and produce the feature adaptation.
The Academy Award-winning filmmaker has spent almost a decade writing and directing four installments of Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible” film series. Other producers include Jesse Stern of Electronic Arts, Carter Swan of Emerald Neon, Roy Lee and Miri Yoon of Vertigo, and Elizabeth Raposo of Outlier Society.
Sources have allegedly told the outlet that McQuarrie, along with several others, pitched to studios and streamers, including Apple and Sony, on Thursday, with additional meetings scheduled for Friday. Those involved are allegedly targeting a theatrical release, so it remains unclear whether Netflix will be part of the meetings. Currently, there is also no timeline for when the bidding will begin.
Since its launch in 2002, “Battlefield” has become one of the most beloved video games. The 18th and latest game in the series, “Battlefield 6”, launched last year. Touted as one of the costliest video games ever made, it became the best-selling game of 2025, leaving behind its competitor, “Call of Duty”. It was also the biggest seller in franchise history. An adaptation of “Call of Duty” is also in the works at Paramount. Taylor Sheridan is co-writing the script, with Peter Berg attached to direct.
Originally reported by Ankita Shaw on Mandatory.
