Assassin’s Creed Live Action Series Confirmed at Netflix: Everything You Need to Know

Assassin’s Creed is officially heading to Netflix in live action form, and no, this is not a drill. After years of vague promises, creative shakeups, and rumors that the project was dead in the water, Netflix and Ubisoft have finally locked in the deal. Whether you're a die-hard fan of hooded parkour masters or just someone who likes stylish historical drama with a sprinkle of conspiracy, this is the announcement you've been waiting for.

We’re diving into everything we know about the upcoming Assassin’s Creed live action series. From the creative team and storyline direction to why this matters more than you think, we’ve got the goods.

Netflix Greenlights the Assassin’s Creed Series (Finally)

Let’s be honest. Assassin’s Creed has been flirting with Hollywood for over a decade. A forgettable 2016 movie starring Michael Fassbender left most fans somewhere between confused and mildly offended. But that didn’t stop Ubisoft from dreaming big. Now, after years of development purgatory, Netflix has finally pulled the trigger.

On July 17, 2025, Netflix officially ordered the Assassin’s Creed live action adaptation to series. Not just another “in development” press release. This thing is happening.

Meet the Brains Behind the Brotherhood

Netflix didn’t just slap the logo on a press image and call it a day. They’ve recruited some real talent to helm this ambitious project.

Roberto Patino (of Westworld and DMZ fame) and David Wiener (Halo, The Killing) are leading the charge as executive producers and showrunners. That means this series is in the hands of folks who know their way around mind-bending timelines and morally gray antiheroes. Just what Assassin’s Creed ordered.

The writers’ room is stacked too. Emmy winners, sci-fi veterans, and award-winning playwrights like Emily St. John Mandel, Sanaz Toossi, and Tom Hemmings are all involved. You can practically smell the prestige TV energy already.

What’s the Assassin’s Creed Series About?

The official synopsis is still locked tighter than an Abstergo vault, but insiders describe the show as a “high-octane thriller” that explores the age-old war between the Assassins and Templars. Expect multiple historical settings, shadowy organizations, and enough philosophical waxing about free will to make your philosophy professor weep with joy.

If the series stays true to the game’s DNA, we’ll likely see a modern-day protagonist accessing the genetic memories of ancestors who just happened to be extremely deadly and extremely stylish. Think ancient parkour, hidden blades, and lots of dramatic hood-flipping.

A History of Setbacks and Comebacks

To say this show took a long road to get greenlit is like saying Ezio had “a few enemies.” The original deal between Netflix and Ubisoft was announced back in 2020, but the project has since bounced between creative teams like a templar dodgeball.

At one point, Jeb Stuart (Vikings: Valhalla) was attached as showrunner. He quietly exited in 2023 after Netflix’s production team relocated from Los Angeles to London, sparking speculation that the whole thing had been quietly scrapped. Reddit was mourning the show before it was even born. But surprise — it lives.

This isn’t just another video game adaptation hoping to ride The Last of Us’ coattails. Assassin’s Creed has one of the richest, most ambitious video game universes ever created. We're talking dozens of historical settings, complex lore, morally layered characters, and conspiracy theories galore.

With the right team (and it looks like Netflix finally found one), this could become the next big streaming franchise. Think Game of Thrones but with fewer dragons and more rooftop assassinations.

Plus, this is Netflix putting its money where its controller is. With other game adaptations like The Witcher, Arcane, and Castlevania under its belt, Netflix is betting big on geek culture — and Assassin’s Creed is one of its crown jewels.

When Can We Expect It to Drop?

That’s the million-florin question. As of now, there’s no official release date, no casting announcements, and not even a teaser. But with the greenlight just confirmed in mid-2025, a safe bet would be sometime in late 2026 or early 2027. Hopefully, that gives Ubisoft and Netflix enough time to avoid turning this into another Resident Evil situation.

Will It Be Worth the Wait?

The Assassin’s Creed live action Netflix series has had a rocky path to production, but all signs now point to a show that’s aiming high and taking itself seriously. With a top-tier creative team, deep lore to pull from, and a platform willing to take risks, this could finally be the adaptation that does justice to the iconic franchise.

Or at least give us cool costumes and dramatic slow-motion leaps off cathedrals. Either way, we’ll be watching.

Are you excited about the Assassin’s Creed series on Netflix? Got predictions for which historical period they'll start with? Let us know in the comments and be sure to bookmark this page for updates as they come in. This is one time you won’t want to desync.