In a surprise piece of news, a movie based on the Battlefield video game franchise is in the works, with Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan attached to the project.
What do we know about the Battlefield movie?
According to a new report from THR, Jordan is attached to produce a new movie based on the video game franchise. Currently, it’s unclear if he’ll star in the movie, but THR reports that Christopher McQuarrie, who has directed several Mission: Impossible films, is attached to write, direct, and produce the film.
Jordan’s status as a star in the movie remains up in the air as of now. THR notes that he could “possibly star” in the movie, although it currently depends on several factors as of now. Electronic Arts, the publisher behind the Battlefield franchise, is also attached as a producer. The movie is currently being presented to studios, with THR noting that the movie “will not be cheap,” and that there will likely be a bidding war for the project.
McQuarrie’s latest film was 2025’s Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, while Jordan’s next project is set to be his The Thomas Crown Affair remake, which he’s set to direct and star in alongside Adria Arjona, which releases on March 5, 2027.
The Battlefield franchise originally started in 2002, with Battlefield 1942. The series is mainly comprised of online multiplayer shooters, and focuses on realistic military combat. The latest game in the series, Battlefield 6, released in 2025, which released to stellar reviews.
(Source: The Hollywood Reporter)
