Cinematic Influences

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 narrative lead says Denis Villeneuve's Sicario is an influence "I'm always checking against," but John Wick "has some obvious presence" too

Jeff Negus, narrative director for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, revealed that Denis Villeneuve's film Sicario is a key influence on the game's tone and narrative, serving as a benchmark for its grounded and morally gray storytelling. He also noted the presence of John Wick and drew parallels to military films like Black Hawk Down and Zero Dark Thirty.