Callum Lynch discovers he is a descendant of a secret society of assassins and unlocks genetic memories of his ancestor Aguilar de Nerha, who lived in 15th-century Spain. Through these memories, he gains the skills and knowledge necessary to confront the Templar organization in the present day.

Assassin's Creed received generally negative reviews from critics, who often cited a convoluted plot, uninspired action sequences, and a lack of connection to the video game source material as major drawbacks. While some praised the production design and Fassbender's performance, the film struggled to translate the engaging gameplay mechanics of the games into a compelling cinematic experience.

• Praised for its visual style and production values.
• Criticized for a confusing and predictable storyline.
• Action sequences were often deemed uninspired and lacking impact.

Google audience: Audience reception was lukewarm, with many feeling the film failed to capture the essence of the popular video game series. Common complaints included a weak narrative and disappointing fight choreography, though some appreciated the attempt to bring the Assassin's Creed lore to the big screen.

Michael Fassbender was so committed to the role that he performed many of his own stunts, including a 120-foot fall from a scaffolding during the climactic scenes.