Netflix’s new Splinter Cell animated series kicks off in October

Netflix has announced the release date and trailer for its upcoming Splinter Cell: Deathwatch animated series, which is set to debut on October 14th. The series will feature Liev Schrieber as the voice of Sam Fisher, the main protagonist, and Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Zinnia McKenna, an agent working alongside him. The trailer suggests a serious and brutal tone for the series. Additionally, Netflix has provided updates on other upcoming animated series. The second season of Devil May Cry, set to release in 2026, will see the reunion of Dante and Vergil for a battle to the death. The second season of Blue Eye Samurai is in production, with the main character, Mizu, embarking on a quest for revenge that will take her to London and involve some unexpected character returns. Netflix also shared new trailers for the second half of Sakamoto Days' first season and the third season of Record of Ragnarok, which is set to premiere in December. The overall message is that Netflix is continuing to invest heavily in its animated projects, though some of the new content may take some time to be released.