Overview

• Netflix and Ubisoft have officially greenlit a live-action adaptation of the Assassin’s Creed franchise with Roberto Patino and David Wiener serving as creators, showrunners, and executive producers.
• The series is described as a high-octane thriller portraying a secret war between two factions battling over control of humanity’s destiny and themes of identity, power, free will, and human connection.
• First announced in October 2020, the project navigated multiple creative teams and a showrunner departure before securing its formal greenlight on July 17, 2025.
• The show remains in early development with no cast confirmed and no premiere date announced.
• This installment is the first live-action entry under Netflix and Ubisoft’s 2020 content partnership, which also includes animated adaptations and planned game collaborations.