Since 2007, the Assassin’s Creed series has grown at a rate that few other video game franchises can match. A new spin-off appears almost every year, taking us into the fascinating worlds of bygone days and allowing us players to experience exciting adventures. the breathtaking world of imageswhich result from this, are made to conquer the big screen as well.
However, the attempt to bring Assassin’s Creed to the cinema failed miserably. In 2016, 20th Century Fox, together with Ubisoft, wanted to expand the brand and create a new film universe. The studio spent a budget of 125 million US dollars on the complex video game adaptation. It also secured promising talent in front of and behind the camera. The result was still sobering.
The bitter flop of Assassin’s Creed starring Michael Fassbender
Before Assassin’s Creed hit theaters, there were many reasons to look forward to the film adaptation. Justin Kurzel’s commitment in particular caused a stir. The Australian director hadn’t made a big blockbuster at the time, but he was one exciting voice in world cinema established. His most important film before Assassin’s Creed was the Shakespearean adaptation Macbeth.
You can watch the trailer for Macbeth here:
Macbeth – Trailer (German) HD
A familiar story in a new guise, Macbeth is bursting with stunning imagery and a feverish atmosphere. Kurzel has proven here that he understands foreign substances to translate impressively for the cinema. For Assassin’s Creed he brought his two Macbeth stars, Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard. A strong team that arouses curiosity in every production.
In the end, Assassin’s Creed disappointed both financially and qualitatively. In the USA, his homeland, the film grossed just 55 million US dollars. Worldwide it comes to 240 million US dollars. At first glance, this doesn’t look like a catastrophe. However, if we consider that he film a whole series should startthat’s not a box office result that gives a studio confidence in the brand.
Assassin’s Creed failed, but there is new hope
The most annoying thing was that Assassin’s Creed completely misunderstood the greatest appeal of video games. Instead of rushing headlong into the adventure, the film adaptation has way too much time with the significantly less attractive background story spent. In other words, the games’ most annoying element ruined the Assassin’s Creed movie. Now hope rests on Netflix’s shoulders.
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Although Assassin’s Creed was intended to be the start of a trilogy, work on the sequels has been halted. However, where one door closes, another opens: In October 2020, Netflix revealed that an Assassin’s Creed series was in production. It is created as part of a deal between the streaming provider and Ubisoft. Despite the flop, Assassin’s Creed gets a second chance.
a notice: We published this article in a similar form in October 2021.
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