A new report has surfaced about a live-action adaptation of a major stealth video game franchise, placing renewed attention on its long-awaited return. The update points to early development activity behind the scenes, sparking interest among fans. Momentum appears to be building as multiple projects tied to the series move forward.
Live-action Splinter Cell movie or series also coming after Deathwatch
A live-action Splinter Cell project is officially back in development. Insider account @MyTimeToShineHello posted on X (Formerly Twitter), “A Splinter Cell live action project is back in development!” The post did not include details about the format, studio, or production timeline.
Ubisoft continues its efforts to revive the Splinter Cell franchise through multiple projects. These include the animated series Splinter Cell: Deathwatch on Netflix and a remake of the original game. Netflix recently launched the first season of Deathwatch and has already renewed it for a second.
David Grivel, who directed Splinter Cell: Remake from November 2021 to October 2022, has returned to the project. He confirmed this in a LinkedIn post, writing, “A very special team and project to me.” After leaving Ubisoft Toronto, Grivel joined Ridgeline Games at EA and worked on Battlefield 6 until the studio closed in March 2024.
In mid-2024, Grivel briefly joined an unannounced Ubisoft Toronto game. He later moved to the now-defunct Worlds Untold. He has since resumed work on Splinter Cell: Remake. Ubisoft announced the remake in 2021, but it remains in development with no confirmed release window.
The company has faced challenges in bringing back the franchise. Former developers said Ubisoft once turned a new Splinter Cell concept into xDefiant, a live-service shooter that failed. Ubisoft also asked Netflix to remove some elements from the animated show due to “other plans” for the series.
It has been 12 years since the release of Splinter Cell: Blacklist, which received critical acclaim but underperformed commercially. Grivel’s return suggests that Ubisoft is still actively prioritizing the franchise’s reboot despite limited public updates.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
