{"id":48871,"date":"2026-05-01T11:23:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:23:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=48871"},"modified":"2026-05-01T11:23:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-01T03:23:37","slug":"battlefield-movie-eyed-by-netflix-sony-and-other-studios","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=48871","title":{"rendered":"Battlefield Movie Eyed by Netflix, Sony, and Other Studios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">A handful of major Hollywood studios are going to war over the rights for the upcoming Battlefield movie, according to a new report from The Wrap. Five key studios are in a bidding war over the film: Netflix, Warner Bros., Sony, Universal, and Amazon MGM. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">The Hollywood Reporter initially broke the news last week that Mission: Impossible director Christopher McQuarrie has been developing a Battlefield movie, with Michael B. Jordan on board to produce and potentially star in the film. The filmmaking team and EA have been shopping the movie around Hollywood in hopes of finding a good studio for it.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><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 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;&#10;&#10;Whether 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.\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data: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=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">THR had reported that a theatrical release was a priority for this property, so it didn\u2019t expect Netflix to be a strong candidate in the mix. However, Netflix has been trying to show interest in a bigger theatrical presence. Later this year, Netflix will be releasing Greta Gerwig\u2019s first of two Narnia movies in IMAX. KPop Demon Hunters was also a big theatrical hit for the streamer last year. Netflix also made promises to release Warner Bros. movies in theaters in its merger offer (that the company eventually abandoned; Paramount is still going through the regulartory hoops and board approvals for its bid). As a result, Netflix may offer Battlefield a theatrical release as a concession to McQuarrie.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Warner Bros. is another interesting player, as a merger with Paramount looms. Paramount will release a Call of Duty movie in 2028, meaning the film adaptations for the two rival shooter franchises could end up under one roof. I(t&#8217;s also releasing the Street Fighter movie later this year.) Warner Bros. and Amazon MGM also likely have their own reasons for wanting to continue a relationship with Michael B. Jordan. Sinners was a major win for Warner Bros. this past year and gave Jordan his first Oscar win. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Meanwhile, Amazon MGM has been backing Jordan for some time via the Creed films. Jordan is also directing a brand new take on The Thomas Crown Affair for Amazon MGM and it will hit theaters next March. He\u2019s expected to return for a fourth Creed film somewhere down the line as well.<\/p>\n<p><output class=\"box-wrapper jsx-2673806401\" data-cy=\"article-slideshow\"><button type=\"button\" style=\"display:none\" class=\"jsx-2228525885\"\/><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 Year Ahead for Battlefield 6 | 2026 Roadmap &#8211; Screenshots<\/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 alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" decoding=\"async\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"progressive-image jsx-2021719738 image aspect-ratio aspect-ratio-16-9 jsx-2605834259 jsx-2338608387 hover-opacity\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data: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=\"mask:url(https:\/\/kraken.ignimgs.com\/_next\/static\/media\/RightChevron.272be43c.svg?cors=1) no-repeat center center \/ contain;background:currentColor\"\/><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/output><\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As for Sony, it&#8217;s deep in the business of gaming adaptations. It has its own in-house production company for gaming projects via PlayStation Productions, though this isn\u2019t used for every single gaming adaptation it produces. Currently, Sony is working on films for Zach Cregger&#8217;s Resident Evil, The Legend of Zelda, Bloodborne, Helldivers, and Metal Gear Solid. <\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">Finally, Universal feels like the odd one out. Outside of the ill-fated 2017 reboot of The Mummy written by McQuarrie, there isn&#8217;t a notable relationship between Universal and McQuarrie or Jordan. Its gaming efforts feel more focused on broad, family-friendly audiences with the Mario movies, with an &#8220;Untitled Nintendo\/Illumination event film&#8221; (Donkey Kong?) coming in 2028. It&#8217;s possible the studio wants an IP that can serve as internal counter-programming and target adults, but ultimately, Universal seems like the least likely candidate out of this bunch.<\/p>\n<p data-cy=\"paragraph\" class=\"paragraph jsx-2269604527\">As of right now, the jury is still out on which studio will win the bidding war. This will be a lucrative project for any of them and stands to create a brand new film franchise if successful. Either way, the battle between Call of Duty and Battlefield at the box office will be fascinating to watch. <\/p>\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<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ign.com\/articles\/battlefield-movie-bidding-war-netflix-sony-amazon-mgm-universal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A handful of major Hollywood studios are going to war over the rights for the upcoming Battlefield movie, according to a new report from The&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48872,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"fifu_image_url":"","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[32],"tags":[1619,8477,1543,5916,1586,2291],"class_list":["post-48871","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-gadgets-reviews","tag-battlefield","tag-eyed","tag-movie","tag-netflix","tag-sony","tag-studios","wpcat-32-id"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48871","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=48871"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/48871\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/48872"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=48871"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=48871"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=48871"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}