Netflix Takes A Leap Of Faith Jump As The ASSASSIN'S CREED Live-Action Show Is Officially Moving Forward

Netflix Takes A Leap Of Faith Jump As The ASSASSIN'S CREED Live-Action Show Is Officially Moving Forward

Nearly 5 years after first being announced, Netflix's ambitious live-action Assassin's Creed television series is finally greenlit!

By MarkJulian - Jul 19, 2025 10:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Netflix
Source: GameFragger.com

Four years and change after the initial announcement that Netflix was developing a live-action Assassin's Creed series, the streaming giant has revealed that they've finally given the project an official green light.

Emmy nominees Roberto Patino (DMZ, Westworld, Sons of Anarchy) and David Wiener (Halo, Homecoming, The Killing) have officially signed on as co-showrunners and executive producers for the upcoming series based on the Ubisoft franchise.

The synopsis for the series states that the, "Assassin's Creed live-action series is a high-octane thriller centered on the secret war between two shadowy factions: one set on determining mankind's future through control and manipulation, the other fighting to preserve free will. The series follows characters across pivotal historical events as they battle to shape humanity's destiny."

In an official press release, Margaret Boykin, executive producer and head of content at Ubisoft Film & Television, expressed her enthusiasm about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed series. “We are so excited to work alongside Roberto, David, and our Netflix partners to bring this beloved franchise to series,” she stated.

Boykin emphasized the team's commitment to honoring the legacy of Assassin’s Creed, adding that they aim to capture the essence of what fans love while also introducing its rich worlds and timeless themes to a global audience.

 In a joint statement, Patino and Wiener revealed what their vision for the show entails.

"Beneath the scope, the spectacle, the parkour and the thrills is a baseline for the most essential kind of human story - about people searching for purpose, struggling with questions of identity and destiny and faith. It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance. But more than anything, this is a show about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time. And it's about what we stand to lose as a species, when those connections break. "

Per What's On Netflix, the show is speculated to be set in Ancient Rome.

However, the site purports that Ezio won't be the focal point, as their sources say the Netflix adaptation will consist of original characters. This hasn't been confirmed, so consider it a rumor for now.

The Assassin’s Creed series follows the age-old conflict between two secretive groups: the Assassins, who fight for freedom, and the Templars, who seek control and order.

The Ubisoft action-adventure games take players through rich, historical settings as modern-day characters use a device called the Animus to explore the memories of their ancestors. These journeys are often tied to the search for ancient, powerful artifacts that could shape or alter the future.

With the release of Assassin’s Creed Shadows, the franchise now spans fourteen main entries, each set in a unique historical era and location.

These titles continue to build on the overarching narrative, exploring the centuries-long struggle between the Assassins and Templars.

So far, only one major live-action adaptation has been released: the 2016 Assassin’s Creed film starring Michael Fassbender, which was met with largely negative reviews.

Despite no follow-up films, the franchise has expanded through various animated shorts and series, offering fans deeper insight into side stories and enriching the lore beyond the core games.

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OrgasmicPotatoe
OrgasmicPotatoe - 7/19/2025, 11:22 AM
Netflix, huh ?


So we're gonna get a teaser of the Animus at the end of the last episode.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 7/19/2025, 8:01 PM
@OrgasmicPotatoe - Or you get the animus and everything you want in the 1st two episodes then the rest of the season is just a slow ass setup for the next season or spin offs.
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/19/2025, 11:33 AM
FINALLY!!.

I am a big AC fan even though I haven’t really kept up with the series much once it shifted to being moreso an RPG but I was all in on Altair , Ezio , Connor & Edward so I hope the storytelling is moreso akin to that atleast…

If the rumors of it being set in Ancient Rome and having original characters is true then it’s not really surprising nor idk I mind it actually since the series has always followed new characters to one extent or the other.

However , an Ezio series would rock!!.

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Anyway , hope this happens & turns out well.
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 7/19/2025, 3:11 PM
@TheVisionary25 - Ezio is by far the best Assassin, and that's kinda why I don't wanna see his story adapted. His story has been told (twice if you count the remaster), so rather see a new character or a side character from one of the games
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 7/19/2025, 3:09 PM
I kinda hope they just leave out the present day story. I like it being there in the games as a framing device, but a tv show doesn't need that. Rather get a period piece
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 7/19/2025, 3:50 PM
@bkmeijer1 - I would too

Make it somewhat an anthology of us having a new assassin every season with the conflict between them & the Twmplars being the focus

However going by the description , it seems like it might a split narrative with half of it in the past and other in present which could work too if compelling
bkmeijer1
bkmeijer1 - 7/19/2025, 6:22 PM
@TheVisionary25 - having a new Assassin each season would be a good way of framing the story in tv format.

But yeah, going by the premise there does seem to be a present day story as well. However, I kinda could (or rather, hope) see it take place across two different historical periods (in the same setting maybe). Think that could shake the formula up a bit
Reginator
Reginator - 7/19/2025, 4:30 PM
Love the games (except for the last one) and I hope the series is good.
RitoRevolto
RitoRevolto - 7/19/2025, 5:22 PM
Aww, shit. Here we go again.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 7/19/2025, 8:09 PM
Sounds like a bad pitch. Their statement said that Assassin's creed:"It is about power and violence and sex and greed and vengeance."

This doesn't sound like Assassin's Creed to me? Sounds like another rip off of game of thrones or vikings. I played the original Desmin/Ezio story and it was none of that. Sounds like Netflix is going to screw up another adaption *sigh*

One piece is so good because Oda (original creator) told them to remove all that stupid america bullshit drama they were going to add to his cration. Like Oda says not every show has to be about backstabbing, love triangles, sex, or politics....it can just focus on the grand adventure and great characters like its source material.
mastakilla39
mastakilla39 - 7/19/2025, 8:11 PM
Also the late seasons of Westworld was bad and Halo is 1 of the worst video game adaptions of a popular game, don't think this is going to be any good but I won't judge until I see footage.
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 7/20/2025, 8:35 AM
They have so much material to work with. I'll be looking for it when it drops.
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 8/6/2025, 6:27 PM
Thomas "Girthy" Shaloob

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