Though Netflix doesn’t formally have any output take care of Ubisoft, it’s anticipated there’s some wider settlement for entry to IP which is why there are many TV reveals and flicks coming quickly to Netflix. Right here’s a roundup of all of the Ubisoft reveals and flicks we all know to be in improvement proper now.
A little bit of background on Ubisoft first for these unfamiliar. The French online game writer has been energetic since 1986 and has produced among the largest video video games in historical past. They’re liable for the likes of Rayman, Far Cry, Prince of Persia, and the Tom Clancy sequence.
As of late, they’ve been increasing aggressively into different media mediums and Netflix appears to be certainly one of their largest distribution companions on this enviornment.
The film isn’t wholly stunning on Netflix’s half. They’ve acquired a huge library of upcoming titles based mostly on video video games and have dabbled within the medium by way of its interactive titles, crossovers and dedicated games too.
So with out additional ado, right here’s a have a look at all of the Ubisoft IP coming to Netflix and we’ll even check out a few of our prime picks of what Netflix and Ubisoft ought to work on collectively subsequent.
Confirmed Ubisoft-Netflix Tasks in Improvement
The Division
Kind: Film
Anticipated to hit in 2022 is the Tom Clancy movie adaptation starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Jessica Chastain.
The film will probably be directed by Rawson Marshall Thurber.
Nearly all of the Tom Clancy variations in recent times have gone to Amazon Prime. That features the lately launched Michael B. Jordan function Tom Clancy’s With out Regret or the Jack Ryan sequence starring John Krasinski.
Murderer’s Creed
Kind: Stay-action Sequence & Animated Sequence
Maybe the jewel within the Ubisoft crown proper now could be Murderer’s Creed, the long-running action-adventure sequence.
Two projects have been announced with a live-action sequence and an animated sequence additionally in improvement.
The latest information we had for Murderer’s Creed was the truth that Jeb Stuart is on board because the showrunner for the live-action sequence.
The animated sequence will solely start as soon as the Far Cry present has been delivered.
Past Good and Evil
Kind: Film
Introduced means back in July 2020 was a film adaptation of Past Good and Evil. Sadly, since that preliminary announcement with Rob Letterman being hooked up, we’ve had completely no information.
Whether or not it’ll go the way in which of the long-anticipated sequel to the sport (which is supposedly still in development regardless of being radio silent for over a yr) and be a undertaking that’s misplaced to time we’ll have to attend and see.
Splinter Cell
Kind: Animated Sequence
Though the online game franchise of Splinter Cell has been considerably on a hiatus, an animated sequence helmed by Derek Kolstad is in improvement which acquired a primary look picture at Geeked Week in 2021.
We’ve additionally heard there might be plans for a live-action Splinter Cell sequence however for now, we’ll simply should accept an animated one.
Far Cry and Captain Laserhawk
Kind: Animated Tasks
Adi Shankar and Bobbypills are teaming up for an anime sequence based mostly on a number of Ubisoft characters. Followers of Far Cry will know Blood Dragon as a sport growth of Far Cry 3.
As well as, a Far Cry animated sequence is in improvement however that’s all we’ve actually gotten. Netflix does tease, nonetheless, that the sequence is known for memorable villains.
Ubisoft Netflix Wishlist
Now a fast little bit of hypothesis as to what Ubisoft IP may very well be tailored subsequent. Right here’s a few of our prime picks and tell us within the feedback which of them you’d like to see.
- Watch Canine – we’d like to see this one tailored as a live-action sequence or film. The video games journey to a number of cities and may very well be an enormous motion film.
- Cranium & Bones – though Netflix has One Piece in improvement, we’d like to see a full pirate present/film on Netflix and this one suits the invoice.
- Rayman – An animated sequence geared toward youthful audiences can be good for this one.
Cleansing Up
Earlier than we go away you, we thought we’d contact on a few Ubisoft titles that had been left by the wayside.
Again in 2013, a Michael Bay adaptation of Ghost Recon was introduced however has gone silent since. Michael Bay did lately work on a Netflix undertaking so maybe it might get occurring Netflix? That undertaking was with Warner Brothers.
Lionsgate additionally commissioned an animated comedy set within the Rabbids world again in 2013 though that one has been MIA since.