Nicolas Cage Finally Joins Call of Duty as a Playable Character

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 is kicking off its 'Summer of Action' in the most fitting way possible: by adding Nicolas Cage to the game. In a dream scenario for fans, players can now face off against or play as the Hollywood legend, wielding 8mm ammunition while channeling their inner 'Wild at Heart' to prove they're the 'Lord of War' before sprinting away on 'Longlegs' to be 'Gone in 60 Seconds.' The shooter series has featured many celebrities over the years, but this is Cage's first appearance—surprising for such a 'National Treasure.' Season 4 Reloaded brings the iconic 90s action star, known for films like 'Con Air' and 'The Rock,' into the fight as an operator. Arriving on June 25, it promises 'blockbuster battles' and 'absolute chaos,' highlighted in an all-action trailer that ends with Cage walking away from an explosion in slow motion. Absolute cinema. While Black Ops 7 hasn't been the most well-received Call of Duty title—with a lackluster campaign and unimpressive multiplayer additions like a misguided Dave Chappelle tracer pack—Treyarch hasn't given up. A recent classic mode has fixed many player issues. Despite developers' insistence on avoiding silliness, fun additions like Nic Cage keep finding their way in. Here's what to expect in Season 04 Reloaded: Call of Duty: Warzone. Activision recently announced 2026's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, developed by Infinity Ward, with promises to keep 'goofy' skins out of the game. We'll see how that holds up. Modern Warfare 4 launches on October 23 for Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with hands-on at Fanatics Fest from July 16-19.