Netflix has officially given the green light to a live-action adaptation of Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed franchise, marking a major milestone after five years in development. The streaming giant is teaming up with Ubisoft under their partnership from 2020, making this the first live-action Assassin’s Creed project to move forward. Emmy-nominated creatives Roberto Patino (Westworld, DMZ) and David Wiener (Halo, Brave New World) will serve as co-creators, showrunners, and executive producers, bringing their strong pedigree in genre storytelling to the project
The series is being billed as a “high-octane thriller” centered on a clandestine war between two powerful factions: one determined to manipulate humanity’s future, and the other committed to preserving free will. According to the official logline, the story will unfold across pivotal historical events, as characters from both sides vie to influence the course of civilizatio
In a joint statement, Patino and Wiener emphasized that beneath the globe-trotting action, the heart of the show will explore profound human themes—identity, purpose, faith—as well as darker undercurrents of power, greed, sex, and vengeance. “Above all, it is about the value of human connection, across cultures, across time,” they said, highlighting how fractured relationships shape the stakes of the conflict
Though details on casting, release dates, and specific storylines remain under wraps, early speculation suggests the series may draw inspiration from iconic eras like Renaissance Italy, possibly even offering nods to the beloved Ezio Auditore storyline. Meanwhile, online discourse reflects both optimism and caution—fans are excited to see the ambitious premise but wary given Netflix’s history with video game adaptations.
In all, this long-awaited series signals a bold new chapter for Assassin’s Creed, one that leans into deep historical drama, philosophical conflict, sweeping visuals, and character-driven storytelling. With an experienced creative team and full collaboration from Ubisoft, Netflix appears poised to deliver a version of the Brotherhood built for the small screen—and for a global audience.