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Splinter Cell: Deathwatch

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch is an adult animated action television series based on the Splinter Cell video game franchise. Produced by Ubisoft Film & Television, it will premiere on Netflix on October 14, 2025. Derek Kolstad is the lead writer and executive producer, Guillaume Dousse is the director, and Félicien Colmet-Daage is the co-director. Liev Schreiber voices the main character, Sam Fisher.

July 2020: Ubisoft Announces Splinter Cell Animated Series for Netflix

In July 2020, Ubisoft Film & Television revealed that they were developing an animated adaptation of the Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video game franchise for Netflix. Derek Kolstad was hired as the lead writer for the series.

August 2024: Michael Ironside Replaced by Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher

In August 2024, Michael Ironside stated that he was too old to portray Sam Fisher in the Splinter Cell television series. Liev Schreiber took over the role, which was confirmed the following month.

October 14, 2025: Splinter Cell: Deathwatch Premieres on Netflix

On October 14, 2025, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, an adult animated action television series based on Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell video game franchise, premiered on Netflix. The series is produced by Ubisoft Film & Television, directed by Guillaume Dousse, with Derek Kolstad as the lead writer and Liev Schreiber voicing Sam Fisher.