Taylor Sheridan hangs up his cowboy hat and enters the world of video games for a new project at Paramount. Sheridan is best known for creating the ANDellow stone empire and all its derivatives. However, Sheridan’s new film will be an adaptation of Obligations.
During Thursday’s presentation at CinemaCon, Paramount announced Obligationsthe highly anticipated film adaptation of Activision’s first-person shooter video game franchise. Peter Berg will direct from a script he co-wrote with Sheridan. The film hits theaters on June 30, 2028.
Obligations is one of the most important video game franchises of all time, with more than 500 million copies sold worldwide. After years of rumors, Paramount signed a film deal with Activision in September 2025, paving the way for a Obligations movie. It’s the latest big move for David Ellison, whose Paramount Skydance has signed a merger deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery for about $110 billion.
Sheridan and Berg have extensive experience creating military and action films. Sheridan wrote the scripts for hitman, Hell or high tideand river wind. Hell or high tide got an Oscar nomination. As for Berg, he famously directed Lone survivora harrowing war drama based on the life of Marcus Luttrell and his participation as a Navy SEAL in the 2005 Operation Red Wings during the Afghanistan War.
There are no casting announcements for Obligations They were made, and the plot remains a 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 became a huge hit on the 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, Leonaand Earthly man. Your most recent offer, the madisonreceived a season 3 order before the second season premiered.
Despite his involvement with Paramount, Sheridan surprised Hollywood by leaving for NBCUniversal. In October 2025, Sheridan reportedly signed a five-year contract that begins after his deal with Paramount expires in 2026 for film and 2028 for television.
It is a seismic change in the television landscape. NBCUniversal hopes Sheridan can create the next yellow stone for NBC and Peacock once his contract expires.
The Sheridan shows on Paramount+ will remain in service. Some might even continue without your participation. Dutton Ranchto yellow stone sequel and spin-off, premieres next month on Paramount+. Sheridan created the main characters of Dutton Ranchbut only serves as the show’s executive producer.
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