• News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

Flickering Myth

Film & TV News, Reviews and Features

  • Movies
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Long Reads
  • Trending

Assassin’s Creed sequel already in development with Michael Fassbender returning

March 6, 2016 by Gary Collinson

The first movie doesn’t arrive until December, but it seems Ubisoft and New Regency are confident that they have a hit on their hands with the Assassin’s Creed movie, as The Tracking Board is reporting that a sequel is already in development with Michael Fassbender once again on board to star and produce.

SEE ALSO: Michael Fassbender calls Assassin’s Creed “something special”

Through a revolutionary technology that unlocks his genetic memories, Callum Lynch (Michael Fassbender) experiences the adventures of his ancestor, Aguilar, in 15th Century Spain. Callum discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, the Assassins, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills to take on the oppressive and powerful Templar organization in the present day.

Assassin’s Creed is set for release on December 21st 2016. The film reunites Fassbender with Macbeth director Justin Kurzel and co-star Marion Cotillard, while the cast also includes Michael K. Williams (Ghostbusters), Jeremy Irons (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice), Brendan Gleeson (Calvary) and Ariane Labed (The Lobster).

. url=”.” . width=”100%” height=”150″ iframe=”true” /]

Originally published March 6, 2016. Updated April 14, 2018.

Filed Under: Gary Collinson, Movies, News Tagged With: Assassin's Creed, Michael Fassbender

About Gary Collinson

Gary Collinson is Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Flickering Myth. He is a film, television and digital content writer and producer, whose work includes the gothic horror feature The Baby in the Basket and the suspense thriller Death Among the Pines. He is also the author of Holy Franchise, Batman! Bringing the Caped Crusader to the Screen.

FMTV – Watch Our Latest Video Here

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

Sirens from Space: Species and Under The Skin

6 Great Rutger Hauer Sci-Fi Films That Aren’t Blade Runner

Overlooked Horror Actors and Their Best Performance

The Most Obscure and Underrated Slasher Movies of the 1980s

Ten Controversial Movies and the Drama Around Them

The Gruesome Brilliance of 1980s Italian Horror Cinema

10 Must-See Legal Thrillers of the 1990s

10 Essential Gross-Out Comedy Movies

7 Cult 90s Teen Movies You May Have Missed

Seven Famous Cursed Movie Productions

FEATURED POSTS:

Movie Review – I Love Boosters (2026)

Movie Review – Killer Whale (2026)

10 Essential Revenge Thrillers You May Have Missed

10 Essential Italian Horror Movies of the 1980s

Peak Paranoia: Why David Cronenberg’s 80s Body Horror Movies Are More Relevant Than Ever

Top Gun at 40: The Story Behind the Iconic Tom Cruise Action Blockbuster

Disney+ Review – The Punisher: One Last Kill

Movie Review – The Wizard of the Kremlin (2025)

Movie Review – Driver’s Ed (2026)

Movie Review – Magic Hour (2026)

FLICKERING MYTH FILMS

 

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE:

The Craziest Takashi Miike Movies

10 Great Forgotten Gems of the 1980s You Need To See

10 Great Forgotten 90s Thrillers Worth Revisiting

Ten Essential Korean Cinema Gems

  • News
  • Reviews
  • Features
    • Articles and Long Reads
    • Interviews
    • Exclusives
  • Pop Culture
    • Movies
    • Television
    • Comic Books
    • Video Games
    • Toys & Collectibles
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on FlickeringMyth.com
    • Write for Flickering Myth

© Flickering Myth Limited. All rights reserved. The reproduction, modification, distribution, or republication of the content without permission is strictly prohibited. Movie titles, images, etc. are registered trademarks / copyright their respective rights holders. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. If you can read this, you don't need glasses.


 

Flickering MythLogo Header Menu
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Movies
  • Features and Long Reads
  • Trending
  • Flickering Myth Films
  • About Flickering Myth
    • About Flickering Myth
    • Advertise on Flickering Myth
    • Write for Flickering Myth