AMC Theatres, Assassin's Creed & More: What To Watch Now!

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Tiara Trantow 25 May 2025

Craving an escape into a world of ancient mysteries and heart-pounding action? The allure of the "Assassin's Creed" universe, both in its video game form and its cinematic adaptation, continues to captivate audiences worldwide, blending historical fiction with futuristic technology and philosophical quandaries.

The narrative core of "Assassin's Creed" hinges on the age-old conflict between the Assassins and the Templars, two secret societies vying for control of humanity's destiny. While the games allow players to embody various assassins throughout history, the 2016 film, starring Michael Fassbender, brought this conflict to the big screen through the story of Callum Lynch. Through a revolutionary technology, Lynch relives the memories of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha, a 15th-century Assassin in Spain. As Lynch delves deeper into Aguilar's experiences, he not only uncovers hidden truths but also gains the skills and knowledge necessary to confront the modern-day Templar order.

Category	Information
Character	Callum Lynch / Aguilar de Nerha
Actor	Michael Fassbender
Film	Assassin's Creed (2016)
Director	Justin Kurzel
Screenwriters	Michael Lesslie, Adam Cooper, Bill Collage
Based on	Assassin's Creed video game franchise by Ubisoft
Genre	Science Fiction, Action
Release Date	December 21, 2016 (USA)
Plot Summary	A man is forced to relive the memories of his ancestor, an assassin in 15th century Spain, in order to acquire the skills necessary to fight the Templars in the present day.
Key Themes	Free will vs. order, the battle between Assassins and Templars, genetic memory, historical simulation
Production Company	Ubisoft Motion Pictures, New Regency Productions, DMC Films, Kennedy/Marshall Company
Distribution	20th Century Fox
Official Website	Ubisoft Official Website