Game-to-movie or series adaptations are special for both fans and developers. Seeing video game characters come to life on a big screen hits differently. And 2025 has several notable examples. Next is a live-action series adaptation of Assassin’s Creed, which has officially been greenlit by Netflix and will join other successful series such as The Witcher, Castlevania, and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners. Let’s explore more about the Assassin’s Creed Series below.
Assassin’s Creed Series on Netflix
Assassin’s Creed games offer players a unique and immersive experience, blending history with action-packed gameplay. Each installment introduces new features and diverse historical settings, offering a main narrative, side quests, activities, customization, and more. Ubisoft launched the franchise in 2007, and it has released 13 games so far, with the latest set in 16th-century Japan, called Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
All the games in this action-adventure franchise have sold over 230 million copies worldwide and are loved by fans everywhere. Many may not know that this collaboration between Ubisoft and Netflix was first announced in 2020.
“When we first announced our partnership with Ubisoft in 2020, we set out with an ambitious goal to bring the rich, expansive world of Assassin’s Creed to life in bold new ways,” said Peter Friedlander, Netflix’s Vice President, Scripted Series. “Now, after years of dedicated collaboration, it’s inspiring to see how far that vision has come. Guided by the talented team of Roberto Patino and David Wiener, the series has been carefully crafted to honor the legacy of the franchise and invite both longtime fans and newcomers to experience the thrill of the Brotherhood like never before.”
Creators of the Assassin’s Creed Series
The Assassin’s Creed series will be developed by Emmy nominees Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing), who will serve as creators, showrunners, and executive producers. Though details about the storyline are scarce, it is expected to center on the secret war between two shadowy factions: one aiming to control and manipulate mankind’s future, and the other fighting to preserve free will. The series will follow characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity’s destiny.
The Assassin’s Creed games were also adapted into a live-action film in 2016, starring Michael Fassbender, Frank Marshall, Arnon Milchan, and more. Directed by Justin Kurzel, the movie grossed $240 million worldwide on a budget of $125 million. The story revolves around Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) on death row, saved by a secret company. They use a machine called the Animus to send him into the past in 15th-century Spain, where he relives the life of his ancestor, an Assassin. He learns fighting skills and joins the modern-day Assassins to stop the Templars.
Other Game to Movie/ Series Adaptations
There are several major video game to movie or series adaptations that have been released or announced in 2025. These include:
- Minecraft movie (April 4, 2025)
- The Last of Us: Season 2 (April 13, 2025)
- Until Dawn (April 25, 2025)
- Mortal Kombat 2 (October 24, 2025)
- Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 (December 5, 2025)
- Street Fighter (March 20, 2026)
- The Witcher: Seasons 4 and 5 (TBA)
- The Legend of Zelda (TBA)
- OutRun (TBA)
Netflix is also partnering with Supercell to release an action series based on Clash of Clans. You can find more about it here.
Assassin’s Creed Series Release Date
Currently, there is no official release date or cast announced for the Assassin’s Creed series. However, since the partnership was revealed in 2020 and production is underway, the series’ arrival may not be far off. Meanwhile, another highly anticipated Ubisoft animated series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, is also making its way to Netflix this fall. Ubisoft will provide more details about the series in the coming months as development continues.
Summary
The Assassin’s Creed series is officially heading to Netflix as a live-action show. Created by Roberto Patino and David Wiener, it will focus on the secret war between Assassins and Templars across pivotal historical moments. Announced in 2020 and now in production, the series has yet to announce a release date. Meanwhile, the Assassin’s Creed game series continues to be a hit, with over 230 million copies sold.
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