Splinter Cell: Deathwatch (2025): Netflix Brings Sam Fisher Back in an Explosive Animated Spy Thriller – Plot, Cast, Release Date & Where to Watch

The shadows are alive again. From the creator of John Wick comes Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, a bold new animated series that reimagines one of gaming’s most legendary stealth operatives: Sam Fisher. Starring Liev Schreiber as the voice of Fisher, the series sneaks onto Netflix on October 14, 2025.

With Ubisoft Film & Television at the helm and Derek Kolstad (John Wick) as lead writer and executive producer, this adaptation blends espionage, action, and gritty moral dilemmas into a high-stakes tale of global survival.

A Legacy in the Shadows 🌑

For two decades, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell defined stealth-action gaming. Sam Fisher—armed with night-vision goggles and a ruthless sense of justice—became an icon of counter-terrorism storytelling. Now, Deathwatch gives fans a new chapter: a serialized spy thriller that expands Fisher’s mythos while bringing in fresh characters and a modern, animated edge.

This isn’t just another adaptation—it’s a chance to see Sam Fisher’s world through cinematic, stylized animation, directed by Guillaume Dousse and Félicien Colmet-Daage.

The Story So Far 🔥

Splinter Cell: Deathwatch follows Sam Fisher, now a seasoned field commander of Fourth Echelon, a covert U.S. government unit tasked with dismantling terrorist threats. Fisher must navigate a world where every ally could be a traitor, and every mission could cost him more than his life.

As the title suggests, “Deathwatch” leans into the paranoia and tension of Fisher’s world—where the line between hunter and hunted grows razor-thin.

The Cast of Shadows 🎭

The voice cast brings weight and charisma to these covert operatives:

• Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher – the gravel-voiced master spy, torn between duty and morality.

• Janet Varney as Anna "Grim" Grímsdóttir – Fisher’s trusted technical operations officer, returning as the strategist behind the shadows.

• Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia McKenna – a sharp new presence in Fourth Echelon.

• Joel Oulette as Thunder – a young operative with something to prove.

Together, they form a team that must outwit enemies in a world where betrayal lurks at every corner.

What to Expect 🕵️‍♂️💥

Fans can anticipate:

• Stylized, visceral action in the spirit of John Wick’s gun-fu, adapted to stealth warfare.

• Global intrigue, spanning safehouses, warzones, and cities crawling with secrets.

• Moral gray zones, where Sam Fisher must ask: “How much of myself must I lose to protect the world?”

• Classic callbacks to the games—yes, those glowing green trifocal goggles will make their return.

The music, composed by Danny Bensi and Saunder Jurriaans, promises a tense, haunting score to amplify the dread and adrenaline of Fisher’s missions.

Why This Matters 🎬

It’s been years since Splinter Cell last saw a major release, leaving fans desperate for Fisher’s return. With Deathwatch, Ubisoft and Netflix are reviving the franchise for a new generation of viewers, while rewarding longtime fans with the grit, secrecy, and heart that made the series iconic.

As Fisher once said: “You don’t get to pick who you work with. Not when you’re in the shadows.” And in October 2025, the shadows belong to Sam again.

🔥 Splinter Cell: Deathwatch premieres October 14, 2025, only on Netflix. Trust no one. Watch everyone.