Upcoming Releases and Timeline
2025 is shaping up to be a significant year for the The Witcher franchise, with multiple releases and projects in the pipeline. Here’s a detailed overview of what to expect:
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep (Anime Film)
Release Date: February 11, 2025
Synopsis: This animated film is set between Episode 5 and Episode 6 of the first season of the Netflix series. It follows Geralt, Jaskier, and Yennefer as they investigate a series of attacks in a seaside village, uncovering a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople.
The Witcher Season 4 (Netflix Series)
Expected Release: Summer 2025
Synopsis: The fourth season of the Netflix series will continue the story of Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer. With Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt from Henry Cavill, the season is expected to bring new energy and faces to the series. The season is based on the books Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake, promising battles and reunions.
The Witcher 4 (Video Game)
Development Status: Full-scale production has begun, and the game is being built on Unreal Engine 5.
Expected Release: 2026 or 2027 at the earliest, though many fans believe it could be 2028 or beyond.
Synopsis: The fourth installment in the The Witcher series, previously codenamed Project Polaris, is set to continue the adventures of Geralt in an immersive open-world experience.
Andrzej Sapkowski's New Novel: Crossroads of the Crow
Release Date: End of 2024 in Poland, with an English translation expected in 2025.
Synopsis: This book will provide a glimpse into Geralt's teenage years, offering fresh and exciting insights into the character's background.
Existing Series and Films
The Witcher Season 1 (Netflix Series)
Release Date: December 20, 2019
Synopsis: The first season introduces Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer, with parallel timelines converging at the end of the season.
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf (Anime Film)
Release Date: August 23, 2021
Synopsis: This animated film is set before the events of the Netflix series and provides background on Geralt's early adventures.
The Witcher Season 2 (Netflix Series)
Release Date: December 17, 2021
Synopsis: The second season continues from the end of the first season in 1263, covering events until 1266. Geralt takes Ciri to Kaer Morhen to train her, while Yennefer navigates political situations.
The Witcher: Blood Origin (Prequel Series)
Release Date: December 25, 2022
Synopsis: This prequel series explores the events leading up to the main series, providing deeper context for the world of The Witcher.
The Witcher Season 3 (Netflix Series)
Release Date: Volume 1 on June 29, 2023; Volume 2 on July 27, 2023
Synopsis: The third season continues the story, with further development of the characters and their relationships.