Sam Fisher returns in a darker, more personal animated version. Netflix has released the first trailer for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, the adaptation of Ubisoft's saga, which will premiere on October 14, 2025.
The production features Derek Kolstad, creator of John Wick, as head writer and executive producer. The trailer showcases an action-packed approach and an older Fisher, far from the traditional hero.
Sam Fisher returns with a new voice
The secret agent leaves behind the classic voice of Michael Ironside. This time, Liev Schreiber will portray him, presenting a Fisher with long hair, gray hair, and a beard, but with the same lethal skills.
The story places him on a personal mission after a wounded young operative seeks him out for help. This introduces a more intimate twist to his narrative.
Connections to the video game saga
The trailer drops hints about the timeline. Everything suggests that Deathwatch takes place after Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory (2005), since Douglas Shetland's funeral is mentioned, a former ally and later Fisher's enemy.
