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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 Assassin's Creed games timeline. Netflix's live-action series is optional until it premieres.

Updated July 2026

Release order

When Assassin's Creed film and TV reached US audiences—one entry 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—optional
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 Assassin's Creed games timeline.

  • 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 season premiered in the US. Expand a row for dates and where it fits in your watch order.

Release order

  1. Assassin's Creed

    Assassin's Creed

    TheatricalFilmLive-action

    Michael Fassbender plays Callum Lynch, who relives Aguilar de Nerha’s 1492 Granada memories inside the Animus. Justin Kurzel’s theatrical film uses Assassin–Templar war ideas and a Piece of Eden MacGuffin with original leads—not Altaïr, Ezio, or any main game protagonist.

    Overview
    Ubisoft Motion Pictures’ first major theatrical swing—parkour, Inquisition Spain, and modern Abstergo framing sold to general audiences. Mixed reviews stalled sequels; it remains the only released Assassin’s Creed feature.
    Related games
    Animus themes only—not Altaïr/Ezio plots on Assassin's Creed games.
    Where it fits
    Only film entry as of mid-2026. Optional for players; Netflix live-action series is optional until it premieres.
    Premiere dates
    US theatrical premiere December 21, 2016 (20th Century Fox / Ubisoft Motion Pictures).

FAQ

Film vs games, Netflix status, cancelled sequel, and optional Ubisoft shorts.

Watch order

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 when Netflix announces a US drop.

Canon & games

The Assassin's Creed games timeline (Assassin's Creed games timeline) 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

More timelines

Other release-order and story-order guides on this site.