Netflix has stepped up Sam Fisher fans’ anticipation with a new teaser for Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, unveiled at Anime NYC. The animated series will arrive on Netflix on October 14, bringing the covert ops icon back into the spotlight after Ubisoft paused new Splinter Cell games for the moment.
The project is written by Derek Kolstad, the creator of the John Wick films, and features Liev Schreiber voicing an older yet still formidable Sam Fisher. The trailer teases Fisher slipping back into the field for a personal mission, with the familiar night-vision goggle sound cues adding a nostalgic touch for longtime fans.
Completing the voice cast are Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia McKenna, an original character, and Janet Garvey as Anna Grimsdottir, a tech-support ally who featured in the games. While the trailer doesn’t reveal many plot specifics, it does peek at Fisher’s relentless, shadowy approach to his work.
A nod to Splinter Cell lore appears in the trailer with the grave of Douglas Shetland, a friend Fisher was ordered to eliminate in the fan-favorite Chaos Theory, signaling a deeper dive into the franchise’s canon.
What this means for fans is a new way to experience Sam Fisher’s world while waiting for a possible gaming return. The choice to adapt the franchise into an animated series, led by Kolstad’s writing and Schreiber’s seasoned performance, could attract both veteran players and newcomers to the Splinter Cell universe.
Summary: Netflix’s Splinter Cell: Deathwatch arrives October 14, with an extended cast including Liev Schreiber as Sam Fisher, Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia McKenna, and Janet Garvey as Anna Grimsdottir. The teaser hints at Fisher’s return to stealthy operations and deeper lore connections, including references to Chaos Theory.
A hopeful note: If Deathwatch lands well, it could reinvigorate interest in the Splinter Cell franchise and pave the way for more stories across different formats, celebrating the spy saga’s legacy while expanding its audience.