It’s been 12 years since Splinter Cell’s Sam Fisher suited up for action in a video game, but Tom Clancy’s iconic hero is getting a comeback on Netflix. The streamer is producing a new animated series, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, that features Liev Schreiber as the voice of Fisher. Now, Netflix has shared a new image from the series that depicts Fisher in his famous night vision goggles.
From the writer of the John Wick franchise comes TOM CLANCY’S SPLINTER CELL: DEATHWATCH, a new animated series. Coming to Netflix this fall. pic.twitter.com/bXr0gqLzjo
— Collider (@Collider) August 12, 2025
Collider debuted the pic and revealed that Deathwatch will debut this fall. Netflix dropped the first teaser trailer for Splinter Cell during last year’s Geeked Week, which included a brief clip of Schreiber demonstrating his voice for the character. Schreiber is replacing veteran actor Michael Ironside, who voiced Fisher in most of the Splinter Cell games.
John Wick co-creator Derek Kolstad is the head writer and producer for Deathwatch, and he briefly told Collider about his plans for the series.
“With Deathwatch, my goal was to honor the legacy of Splinter Cell while pushing the narrative into new, uncharted territory–exploring the psychological and moral challenges that define true heroes,” said Kolstad. “Whether you’re a seasoned gamer or stepping into Sam Fisher’s world for the first time, I hope this series offers a gripping adventure and a deeper appreciation for the complexities of modern espionage. If nothing else, though, at least it’s an absolute blast to watch!”
Last year, the live-action Splinter Cell movie was canceled after spending years in development hell. In 2022, BBC Radio released Splinter Cell: Firewall, an audio play with Andonis Anthony lending his voice to Fisher. As for the games, Ubisoft recently added Steam achievements to Splinter Cell: Blacklist, which was released in 2013.
