The Assassin's Creed franchise is one of the most successful and popular gaming franchises of all time. The combination of stealth gameplay and fascinating characters has kept gamers entertained since the original game was released in 2007.
Another aspect of Assassin's Creed that fans love is the developers' use of real people and locations throughout history in their games. This is something the games have in common with the movie industry, which often uses historical events as the subject of their movies. As a result, there are plenty of great movies like the Assassin's Creed games.
9 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
This swashbuckling 2003 adventure follows Captain Jack Sparrow (Johnny Depp), a wily pirate who sets out on a quest to lift an ancient curse that has been placed on his ship, The Black Pearl. Along with Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) and Elizabeth Swann (Keira Knightley), they battle against formidable foes like Barbossa (Geoffrey Rush) in one of Disney's most popular live-action movies ever made.
Many gamers still regard the pirate setting of Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag as the best in the series and hope the franchise to return to the period in the future. Still, while they wait, the Pirates of the Caribbean series is here to entertain fans with all the sword-fighting and rum-drinking they can handle.
8 The 13th Warrior
The 13th Warrior is a 1999 action-adventure movie starring Antonio Banderas. It follows the story of Ahmad Ibn Fadhlan, a diplomat sent to Europe by the Caliph of Baghdad as punishment for having an affair with a nobleman's wife. On his journey, he meets a group of Norsemen who enlist him as their thirteenth warrior to fight an evil monster they cannot defeat alone.
The movie combines history and fantasy with intense action sequences and real-world politics, making it the perfect choice for fans of Assassin's Creed. For fans of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla, the plot invokes images of the relationship between Basim, Eivor, and the Raven Clan. An extra reason to watch this excellent action movie.
7 300
300 is an epic 2006 action movie inspired by the Battle of Thermopylae, a famous historical battle between the Persian Empire and the Spartan army. Directed by Zack Snyder, this movie is an intense re-imagining of the actual event and follows King Leonidas as he leads his 300 elite warriors to fight against the Persian army.
If the plot sounds familiar to Assassin's Creed fans, that's because Assassin's Creed: Odyssey players take part in the same battle at the start of the game as Leonidas. In fact, Leonidas is the grandfather of the game's two main characters, and its DNA from the Spear of Leonidas that allows Leila to enter the animus and get the game underway.
6 Kingdom of Heaven
Directed by Ridley Scott and starring Orlando Bloom and Eva Green, this epic 2005 movie follows the story of a young French blacksmith who embarks on an adventure to the Holy Land in 1184 AD. The movie showcases fantastic cinematography, impressive battle scenes, and breathtaking visuals.
Kingdom of Heaven is a great movie choice for fans of the original Assassin's Creed game, which is also set in the Holy Land at almost precisely the same time in history. Although Kingdom of Heaven plays fast and loose with historical accuracy, it still gives viewers a fascinating look into the history of the Crusades and the setting of the original Assassin's Creed game.
5 Brotherhood of the Wolf
Brotherhood of the Wolf is a 2001 French-language period action movie that draws heavily on historical events in France during the mid-1700s. The movie follows two men tasked with tracking down a mysterious beast that is said to be killing people in rural areas.
Like Assassin's Creed Unity, it's set against the backdrop of the French Revolution and involves investigating mysterious crimes outside of Paris, just like the Dead Kings DLC. From its gory action sequences, incredible set pieces, and excellent fight choreography, Brotherhood of the Wolf is a perfect companion to Assassin's Creed Unity.
4 The Last of the Mohicans
This 1992 movie stars Daniel Day-Lewis as Hawkeye, an adopted member of the Mohican tribe who helps protect two English sisters from a Huron war party. Set during the Seven Years War, this epic tells a classic story of courage and honor against seemingly insurmountable odds. The thrilling action sequences and sweeping shots of majestic landscapes make for an unforgettable viewing experience.
There are many similarities between the main character of the movie and Connor Kenway, the main character in Assassin's Creed 3. Their visual appearance, weapon choice, and even biographies have a lot in common. Not only that, but large portions of the game are spent in upstate Colonial New York, just like in the movie. Although the game takes place up to the American Revolution, The Last of the Mohicans is still a great watch to see what life was like in North America during that time, especially for Native people.
3 The Limehouse Golem
The Limehouse Golem is a 2016 period horror-thriller movie based on Peter Ackroyd's novel, Dan Leno and the Limehouse Golem. Directed by Juan Carlos Medina, the movie follows Inspector Kildare (Bill Nighy) as he investigates a series of murders in 19th-century London. The Limehouse Golem is an intense movie with an intelligent narrative and dark cinematography.
Much like the movie, several parts of Assassin's Creed Syndicate involve investigating grizzly murders in Victorian London, especially the Jack The Ripper DLC. This is the movie for those Syndicate fans who want another fix of crime in old London town.
2 Cleopatra
This 1963 Academy Award-winning epic starring Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton follows the story of Cleopatra as she attempts to save her kingdom from Roman rule. With an all-star cast including Rex Harrison and Roddy McDowall, this four-hour cinematic masterpiece captures the emotion, triumphs, and defeats of a story that still resonates today.
Assassin's Creed Origins fans will recall that they meet Cleopatra and assist her with the Egyptian-Roman power struggle throughout the game. Players even take part in the murder of Julius Ceaser. On its release, Assassin's Creed Origins was praised for its accuracy in recreating Ancient Egypt, which the makers of Cleopatra did almost 50 years earlier. The movie features fantastic production design with sets and costumes that reproduce Ancient Egypt in stunning detail - from grand palace interiors to intricate battle scenes.
1 Assassin's Creed
With all these great movies that capture the spirit of the Assassin's Creed franchise, it's easy to forget that there was actually an Assassin's Creed movie back in 2016. Starring Michael Fassbender and Marion Cotillard, the movie follows the story of Callum Lynch, who relives his ancestor's life as an Assassin in 15th Century Spain.
Unfortunately, despite some thrilling action sequences, elaborate costumes, and impressive visuals, the movie was not well received on its release. In fact, a planned sequel was canceled due to the adverse reaction to the movie among fans and critics, meaning those looking for movies like Assassin's Creed will need to look elsewhere in the future.