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2016 was being held up as a genuine turning point for video game movies, with the likes of Warcraft, Assassin’s Creed and even Angry Birds: The Movie all cramming up the cinematic calendar. Two of that trio have landed in theaters and, despite critical drummings, the box office performance of both Warcraft and Angry Birds has sparked sequel chatter from both Sony and Legendary.

However that may be, the one 2016 adaptation that is teeming with potential is that of Justin Kurzel’s Assassin’s Creed – not least because of its all-star cast. Anchoring that ensemble in the dual role of Callum Lynch/Aguilar is Michael Fassbender, and Yahoo has showcased a new action shot this weekend of our hero ready to pounce. Working in the dark to serve those in the light, Fassbender will be joined by Marion Cotillard, Jeremy Irons, Brendan Gleeson, Ariane Labed, and Callum Turner when the historical adventure checks into theaters in a few months’ time.

Speaking of which, for a video game franchise famed for its leap of faith, Ubisoft and New Regency have been bullish in their release plans for Assassin’s Creed, placing Kurzel’s feature smack bang in the middle of the crowded December corridor. Set for release on December 21.