Netflix Wraps Filming on Assassin's Creed Series
The live-action adaptation, set in ancient Rome, has finished shooting and enters post-production with no release date announced.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Action/Adventure
Netflix has completed filming for its live-action Assassin's Creed series, which was shot in Italy and Bulgaria and is now moving into post-production. The series is set in 64 AD in Rome under Emperor Nero and follows a secret war between two shadowy factions across pivotal historical events.
Why it matters
The completion of filming moves the adaptation closer to release after its 2020 announcement and marks a new phase for a franchise that has had mixed results on screen. Viewers of the game series and global streaming audiences will be watching for how the show translates the franchise's historical settings.
The franchise's last big-screen adaptation, the 2016 film starring Michael Fassbender, earned an 18% Rotten Tomatoes score. The series' commercial performance and release window remain unannounced.
The players
Netflix
Netflix is the global streaming service that commissioned the live-action Assassin's Creed series and is producing it.
Roberto Patino
Roberto Patino is a writer who joined the project alongside David Wiener to develop the series.
David Wiener
David Wiener is a writer who joined the project alongside Roberto Patino to develop the series.
The details
The series is set in 64 AD in ancient Rome under Emperor Nero and focuses on a secret war between two shadowy factions played out across pivotal historical events. David Wiener and Roberto Patino are writing the project, and the cast includes Lola Petticrew, Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Laura Marcus, Tanzyn Crawford, Nabhaan Rizwan, and Claes Bang.
Timeline
2016: Michael Fassbender's Assassin's Creed film released.
2020: Netflix announced the live-action series.
2025: Development on the series began.
November 4, 2026: Filming was reported complete.
Industry Dynamics
The series is a second screen attempt after the 2016 Michael Fassbender film, which scored 18% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it arrives as streaming platforms continue to adapt video game franchises for television. Netflix's investment reflects a broader trend of studios turning established gaming properties into long-form series.
Viewers will be able to watch the series only through Netflix's streaming service once it is released, and no date or subscription terms have been announced. Fans of the game franchise should expect the show's release timing to be confirmed after post-production wraps.
The takeaway
Netflix's series marks a second attempt to bring Assassin's Creed to screen, and its ancient Rome setting gives it a different historical footing than the earlier film. Readers tracking the adaptation should watch for a trailer and release date as post-production advances.
What happens next
A trailer and more plot details are expected after post-production, though no release date has been set.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Polygon.
