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The Witcher season 5 release date speculation and latest news

The final episodes have already been filmed, bringing Geralt's journey to an end.

(L-R) Freya Allan, Liam Hemsworth and Anya Chalotra star in The Witcher season 4; here, their characters are huddled closely together in the woods, looking on high alert for threats around them

Susie Allnut/Netflix

Published: Sunday, 2 November 2025 at 10:34 am

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While season 4 has only just arrived on Netflix, following the dramatic finale, many fans are already looking forward to news about The Witcher season 5.

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Although the series has been fraught with fuss about the recasting of Henry Cavill and various creative choices, the show remains one of the most popular fantasy series around, and was renewed for a fifth season before season 4 began shooting.

For the moment, however, the next season will reportedly bring the series to a close, with lacklustre receptions for spin-offs Blood Origin, Nightmare of the Wolf and Sirens of the Deep failing to capture the same excitement.

But as Liam Hemsworth dons Geralt's white locks once more alongside Freya Allan, Anya Chalotra and more, here's what we know so far about The Witcher season 5.

The Witcher season 5 release date speculation

Liam Hemsworth stars in The Witcher season 4; this is a close-up shot of the actor in full costume as Geralt of Rivia

Liam Hemsworth stars in The Witcher season 4. Susie Allnut / Netflix

The Witcher has been renewed for a fifth season and, in fact, it has already been filmed, but a specific release date for the final episodes is yet to be announced.

Netflix confirmed The Witcher season 5 was in the works in April 2024, announcing that it would film back-to-back with the fourth and bring the fantasy drama to an end.

Shooting on the fifth season wrapped in late September 2025, with the series now undergoing post-production, which could be an extended process due to the show's substantial visual effects.

With that in mind, we probably wouldn't expect The Witcher season 5 to drop on Netflix until autumn/winter 2026. (But that would still be the most rapid turnaround that the series has seen to date.)

The Witcher season 5 cast

Christelle Elwin as Mistle and Freya Allan as Ciri in The Witcher season 4

Christelle Elwin as Mistle and Freya Allan as Ciri in The Witcher season 4. Netflix

The Witcher season 5 will once again star Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, alongside original stars Freya Allan (Ciri) and Anya Chalotra (Yennefer), in what could be their final appearances in these beloved roles.

The show is confirmed to be coming to an end with the upcoming chapter, although we wouldn't rule out further spin-offs or animated specials in the future, which could potentially provide opportunities for them to return.

Here's an overview of the other key players in The Witcher season 4, many of whom will likely return for the fifth entry:

The Witcher season 5 plot theories

Anya Chalotra as Yennefer in The Witcher season 4

Anya Chalotra as Yennefer in The Witcher season 4. Netflix

The Witcher season 5 "will complete the adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's books" according to Netflix's TUDUM, drawing upon concluding novels The Tower of the Swallow and The Lady of the Lake.

Given that they were filmed back-to-back, it should come as no surprise that The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has said that although "they're coming out as two separate entities, [seasons 4 and 5] really are one long story".

Therefore, we can expect The Witcher season 5 to carry unresolved plot threads from fourth through to their natural conclusion, leaving things at a place comparable – if not identical – to the ending of Sapkowski's The Lady of the Lake.

Is there a The Witcher season 5 trailer?

Alas, there's no footage just yet – we'll update this page when that changes.

The Witcher seasons 1-4 are available to stream on Netflix. Season 5 coming soon. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

Check out more of our Fantasy coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.

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David CraigSenior Drama Writer

David Craig is the Senior Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering the latest and greatest scripted drama and comedy across television and streaming. Previously, he worked at Starburst Magazine, presented The Winter King Podcast for ITVX and studied Journalism at the University of Sheffield.

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