Michael Fassbender (Callum Lynch/Aguilar), Marion Cotillard (Sophia Rikkin), Jeremy Irons (Alan Rikkin), and Brendan Gleeson (Joseph Lynch) .
Grossed roughly $241 million against a production budget of approximately $125 million , which was considered an underperformance . Plot Overview Assassin’s Creed (2016)
The story follows , a death row inmate who is "executed" and then secretly taken to an Abstergo Industries facility . Using a revolutionary machine called the Animus , he relives the genetic memories of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha , a member of the Assassin Brotherhood during the Spanish Inquisition . The Templar-run Abstergo seeks the Apple of Eden , an ancient artifact containing the genetic code for free will, which they intend to use to eradicate human dissent . Reception and Impact Assassin's Creed (2016) - IMDb Using a revolutionary machine called the Animus ,
The 2016 film, directed by Justin Kurzel, was a high-profile attempt to translate the hit Ubisoft video game franchise into a cinematic blockbuster. Despite a top-tier cast and impressive practical stunts, the film struggled to find critical or commercial success . Core Details Release Date: December 21, 2016 (United States) . Director: Justin Kurzel . Despite a top-tier cast and impressive practical stunts,