Watch order
Assassin's Creed film & TV timeline
Justin Kurzel's 2016 Assassin's Creed film in US release order—with Animus-era fiction notes and a clear split from the historical game timelines on /assassins-creed. Netflix's live-action series stays FAQ-only until it premieres.
Release order
When Assassin's Creed film and TV reached US audiences—one row for the 2016 theatrical film. Netflix's live-action series has no premiere date yet (filming began March 2026).
- Film only → Assassin's Creed (2016)—one theatrical entry
- Game players → optional watch; no game order required before or after
- Netflix series → wait for official premiere; FAQ tracks production status
- Shorts Lineage / Embers → optional game tie-ins—FAQ only
Story order tips
When events happen in the film's fiction—1492 Spain through the Animus frame in the present day. Original characters Aguilar and Callum Lynch; not Ezio, Altair, or any game protagonist on /assassins-creed.
- Film → 1492 Granada (Aguilar) framed by modern-day Animus sessions
- Not a retelling of Assassin's Creed (2007), AC II, or any main game plot
- Netflix series → planned original Rome-era story—separate from the 2016 film when it ships
Story order
When events happen in the film's fiction—1492 Spain through the Animus frame in the present day. Original characters Aguilar and Callum Lynch; not Ezio, Altair, or any game protagonist on /assassins-creed.
- Film → 1492 Granada (Aguilar) framed by modern-day Animus sessions
- Not a retelling of Assassin's Creed (2007), AC II, or any main game plot
- Netflix series → planned original Rome-era story—separate from the 2016 film when it ships
Timeline
When each game was released. Click a game for platforms, dates, and where it fits in your playthrough.
Release order
Assassin's Creed
TheatricalFilmLive-actionMichael Fassbender as Callum Lynch—Aguilar in the Animus, 1492 Spain.
- Overview
- Ubisoft Motion Pictures' first major theatrical Assassin's Creed adaptation—Justin Kurzel directs.
- In-game setting
- Uses Animus and Assassin–Templar war concepts from the games but original lead characters—not Altair or Ezio.
- Should you play it?
- Only released film on this page as of July 2026.
- Release date
- US theatrical premiere December 21, 2016 (20th Century Fox).
FAQ
Film vs games, Netflix status, cancelled sequel, and optional Ubisoft shorts.
Watch order
Assassin's Creed (2016) is the only released film. Optional Lineage (2009) and Embers (2011) shorts tie to Ezio games—FAQ below, not Release rows. Netflix series adds a row when it premieres.
Netflix greenlit a live-action series (Ubisoft Film & Television) with filming in Italy from March 2026, targeting a possible 2027 window—no premiere date yet. It is an original Rome-era story, not a direct follow-up to the 2016 film. This page adds a season row when Netflix announces a US drop.
Canon & games
The Assassin's Creed games timeline (/assassins-creed) covers mainline release and historical story order from Altair through Shadows. This page is the 2016 film and future TV only.
No shared protagonist or plot. The 2016 film invents Callum Lynch and Aguilar while using franchise ideas (Animus, Assassins, Templars, Apple of Eden). Treat it as a standalone branch—play games in any order without watching.
Optional & extras
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