That is an excellent way of characterizing COD. I play the campaigns pretty much because it's like participating in an action movie and you just kinda get to go along with the ride of it. It's not too tough or defeating (looking at you elden ring.)

I don't really have time for really long games anymore and these are as entertaining as movies IMO.

Absolutely, and theres nothing bad or wrong about playing it or watching a Micheal Bay movie. If you like it then great.

Many games seem to transition into more movie-like experience. Assassins Creed games for example, I found at some point I prefer to watch someone play it who cuts out the filler (while providing limited & entertaining commentary) and its just like a movie.