Every Netflix Game Adaptation: Assassin's Creed, PUBG & More
Netflix now has 13 video game adaptations in the works, according to What's on Netflix's tracker, and the newest is a live-action PUBG series with Donald Glover. Here is every project, where it stands and when you might realistically watch it.
Quick summary
- Most advanced: the live-action Assassin's Creed series, which wrapped a seven-month shoot in Rome in mid-October 2026 and is expected late 2027 at the earliest.
- Newest: PUBG (announced October 29, 2026), with no release date; reports suggest 2028 or later.
- No Netflix project has an official release date yet.
Which Netflix game adaptations are live-action?
| Project | Format | Key names | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assassin's Creed | Series | Showrunners Roberto Patino and David Wiener; pilot by Johan Renck; Toby Wallace leads | Filming wrapped; late 2027 expected |
| PUBG | Series | Donald Glover writes, directs, stars; Stephen Glover writes | Early development, no date |
| Gears of War | Film | David Leitch directing, Jon Spaihts writing | Script being written, no cast |
| BioShock | Film | Francis Lawrence directing, Michael Green writing | Waiting on Lawrence's schedule |
| Crazy Taxi | Comedy film | Writers Dan Gregor and Doug Mand; Original Film and SEGA | Announced September 2026 |
| Stranger Than Heaven | Film | SEGA's Toru Nakahara producing | Announced September 2026 |
| Sifu | Film | Writer T.S. Nowlin; 87Eleven producing | In development |
| Overcooked | Reality competition | A24 and Netflix | In development |
What is the status of the Assassin's Creed series?
It is the closest to your screen. A formal series order came in July 2025, cameras rolled at Rome's Cinecittà Studios on March 9, 2026, and the shoot ended in mid-October. Production listings point to Ancient Rome in the early reign of Nero, but Netflix has not confirmed the setting. Heavy VFX work is why late 2027 is the earliest guess.
What do we know about the PUBG series?
Netflix and Krafton say Donald Glover will write, direct, executive produce and star, with his brother Stephen also writing. Krafton's entertainment arm LV3H is involved. There is no plot, extra casting or episode count, and scripts have not been written, so What's on Netflix does not expect it before 2028. It is separate from the PUBG anime Krafton announced in 2021, which has gone quiet. For the story so far, read our PUBG series report, and see BGMI vs PUBG if you play in India.
Which adaptations are animated?
- Diablo: confirmed by Blizzard president Johanna Faries at BlizzCon 2026; no studio, showrunner or date.
- Magic: The Gathering: showrunner Terry Matalas, director Patrick Osborne, animation by DIGIC Pictures.
- Minecraft: CG series from showrunners Kevin Adams and Joe Ksander, animated by WildBrain and Flying Bark.
- Clash of Clans: half-hour comedy with showrunner Fletcher Moules, greenlit in May 2025.
- Sonic the Hedgehog: a new preschool-skewing series from the SEGA deal.
Which projects have been scrapped or gone quiet?
What's on Netflix says The Division was confirmed cancelled, Far Cry is now at FX/Disney, and Horizon Zero Dawn is a Sony Pictures movie. Beyond Good and Evil, Skull and Bones, Carmen Sandiego and Mega Man are described as inactive or unclear.
Which Netflix game shows can you watch right now?
The list includes Arcane, Castlevania, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, Resident Evil, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft and Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, which has a second season on the way. Devil May Cry is heading to a third and final season. Track game launches on our upcoming releases calendar.
Verdict
Expect Assassin's Creed first, in late 2027. Everything else is two or more years out, and release dates can slip.
Frequently asked questions
When does the Netflix Assassin's Creed series release?
No official date. Filming wrapped in mid-October 2026 and What's on Netflix expects late 2027 at the earliest.
Is the Netflix PUBG series confirmed?
Netflix and Krafton announced it on October 29, 2026 as in development with Donald Glover attached. No release date, plot or extra cast has been announced.
How many game adaptations does Netflix have in the works?
What's on Netflix counts 13 confirmed projects as of October 29, 2026, across live-action, animation and one reality show.
Is the Gears of War movie still happening?
Yes. David Leitch is directing and Jon Spaihts is writing; the producers said in April 2026 the script was still being written.
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