Netflix Greenlights Assassin’s Creed Live Action Series

The hidden blade is coming to streaming. Netflix has officially ordered a live action Assassin’s Creed series, teaming with Ubisoft to bring one of the most iconic game franchises to life in a new way. The announcement has sent fans into a frenzy, imagining rooftop chases, historical intrigue, and the eternal conflict between the Assassins and Templars finally given the time and space to unfold as a sprawling television saga.

The series will be executive produced by Ubisoft Film and Television with a creative team that promises to honor the franchise’s deep lore. It will be a genre-bending historical thriller, balancing massive set pieces with intimate storytelling. The idea is to capture the heart of what made the games special: blending real historical eras with the mysterious modern-day Animus storyline. Instead of compressing centuries of storytelling into a single movie, the episodic format will allow multiple eras to breathe and characters to evolve naturally.

No official casting has been announced yet, and Netflix is keeping the setting tightly under wraps. Fans are already speculating whether the story will follow a familiar Assassin like Ezio Auditore or introduce a brand-new descendant navigating their ancestral memories. The flexibility of the Animus concept means the show could easily jump between different timelines, showing the Brotherhood in multiple periods, from Renaissance Italy to Victorian London, feudal Japan, or even ancient Egypt.

The Assassin’s Creed universe is a playground of conspiracies, artifacts, and historical twists. Seeing the Assassins’ acrobatics and stealth moves translated into live action with a Netflix budget opens endless possibilities. Parkour sequences along cathedral rooftops, hidden blade combat in crowded marketplaces, and tense Animus escapes in the modern era could all make for unforgettable TV moments.

The showrunners have promised to craft something that is both accessible to newcomers and packed with Easter eggs for longtime fans. That means you can expect references to key artifacts like the Apple of Eden, nods to famous assassins from the games, and appearances by historical figures woven into the plot. The team behind the series has said they want it to feel authentic, gritty, and character-driven, with a level of care that can compete with the best prestige dramas.

This series could also pave the way for a larger connected universe. If it succeeds, Ubisoft and Netflix could explore other spinoffs set in different historical periods. Imagine full seasons dedicated to the Crusades, the Golden Age of Piracy, or the French Revolution. For fans, it is the chance to finally see the scope of Assassin’s Creed realized beyond a single protagonist.

No release date has been confirmed, but production is expected to ramp up soon. For now, fans are already replaying their favorite games, speculating about potential storylines, and waiting for the first glimpse of an Assassin leaping into a haystack in live action. Netflix is betting big on this adaptation, and if it delivers, it could set a new gold standard for video game storytelling on screen.