In 2016, audiences around the world closely followed several film adaptations of popular video games, with notable titles such as The Angry Birds Movie and Warcraft making significant impressions on fans. As we approach the end of 2016, we are set to witness another blockbuster adaptation from a hit game: Assassin’s Creed.
It is noteworthy that Assassin’s Creed is a strategic production by Ubisoft Motion Pictures, following the studio’s success in adapting comic book franchises into successful films like Marvel. This studio has stated that if Assassin’s Creed succeeds, they may consider adapting more of their blockbuster games into films, such as Splinter Cell, Watchdogs, and The Division.
However, there is a significant challenge facing this studio. Despite the game franchise selling over 80 million copies, the Assassin’s Creed name has not yet reached a wide audience in the film industry. Additionally, the release of Assassin’s Creed is set to compete with the highly anticipated films Passengers and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
To promote the upcoming release, the team behind Assassin’s Creed has continued to unveil new images featuring actor Michael Fassbender as Callum Lynch, the modern-day descendant of the famous Assassin Aguilar. Callum Lynch has the ability to relive the memories of his ancestors and uses this skill to uncover secrets of the hidden Assassin Brotherhood.
Here are some notable images released from the film Assassin’s Creed:
