UPDATE: Netflix has confirmed that The Witcher will return for a fifth season, following the release of Season 4 this Thursday. This season introduces a new Geralt of Rivia, played by Liam Hemsworth, who takes over from Henry Cavill. Despite the transition, critical reception has been lukewarm, with the show holding a 58% score on Rotten Tomatoes, plummeting to an alarming 18% audience score.
Fans are eager for more details on the future of the franchise as Netflix surprises viewers with a new prequel film, The Rats: A Witcher Tale, released alongside Season 4. The news of a fifth season is a relief to some, but there’s a twist: while the season has been filmed back-to-back with Season 4, no release date has been announced yet.
What does this mean for fans? The fifth season is expected to air in 2026, but it will mark the end of the series, leaving fans to grapple with the reality of no further adventures in this universe unless a spin-off is developed. This decision comes as enthusiasm for the series dwindles, with The Witcher slipping to third place in Netflix’s Top 10, behind shows like Nobody Wants This and Selling Sunset.
What will Season 5 cover? Netflix reveals that the upcoming season will adapt the remaining novels, including Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. However, significant deviations from the source material have left many fans disheartened, raising questions on what elements will actually appear.
In a recent interview, showrunner Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich expressed her mixed emotions about wrapping up the series. “The good news is I won’t say goodbye to it quite yet, because I’m in post for a very long time for Season 5,” she stated, hinting at an emotional farewell.
As of now, all eight episodes of The Witcher Season 4 are available for streaming on Netflix. Fans are left to ponder the fate of their beloved series as they await further announcements regarding Season 5. Keep an eye on updates—there’s much to anticipate in the world of The Witcher.
