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Netflix's Assassin's Creed Series Set for 2026 Release

12/17/2025

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Summary

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Netflix is developing a live-action series based on Assassin's Creed, with filming beginning in early 2026 in Rome.
The series will feature Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Zachary Hart, with roles undisclosed.
Showrunners David Wiener and Roberto Patino plan to explore the conflict between the Templar Order and the Assassin Brotherhood across historical events, with release in latter half of 2026 and no official date has been announced.

History

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Released on November 13, 2007, Assassin's Creed by Ubisoft introduced players to a fictional conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order during the Third Crusade in 1191. The game sold over 10 million copies, establishing a successful franchise that has expanded into various media, including an upcoming Netflix series, highlighting the enduring appeal of historical narratives in modern entertainment.

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Story summary

Netflix is developing a live-action series based on Assassin's Creed, with filming beginning in early 2026 in Rome.
The series will feature Toby Wallace, Lola Petticrew, and Zachary Hart, with roles undisclosed.
Showrunners David Wiener and Roberto Patino plan to explore the conflict between the Templar Order and the Assassin Brotherhood across historical events, with release in latter half of 2026 and no official date has been announced.

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