In June 2013, it was announced by Ubisoft that they were developing live-action adaptations of Watch Dogs, Far Cry, and Rabbids.[1] In April 2014, Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick were hired to write the screenplay for the film, with Regency Enterprises as the production company and Sony Pictures Releasing distributing the film.[2] By March 2024, Reese and Wernick had exited the project with Sony Pictures no longer involved in the film, and that Ubisoft Film & Television had teamed up with Mathieu Turi directing and Christie LeBlanc writing the screenplay. Sophie Wilde was cast in the lead role.[3]
In June 2024, Tom Blyth joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[4] It was also announced that the film will feature an original story set within the series' fictional universe.[5]Principal photography began on July 3, 2024, with Daniele Massaccessi serving as the cinematographer.[6] Filming wrapped on September 13.[7] In September, it became known that Markella Kavenagh joined the cast in an undisclosed role.[8]