The Witcher Season 5 Delayed to 2027, Netflix Confirms
Netflix has confirmed that The Witcher season 5 will not arrive in 2026 and has been pushed to 2027, citing post-production and VFX needs.
Netflix has confirmed that The Witcher season 5 will not be released in 2026, pushing the show's final season to 2027. The streamer removed the series from its 2026 calendar, ending the expectation that the season would arrive this year.
The delay was reportedly made to allow more time for post-production and visual effects work. Netflix has not announced a specific 2027 release date.
The Witcher season 5 entered production in March 2025. The season was initially expected to release in 2026, and Netflix had added it to its 2026 calendar at the beginning of the year.
In August 2026, it was reported via TVInsider that Netflix had chosen to delay The Witcher season 5 to 2027. The confirmation now makes that schedule official.
The season stars Liam Hemsworth as Geralt, Freya Allan as Ciri, and Anya Chalotra as Yennefer. Season 4 ended with Geralt making his 'of Rivia' title official, Yennefer and her fellow sorceresses forming the Lodge of Sorceresses, and Ciri being captured by Leo Bonhart.
Quick answers
When will The Witcher season 5 be released?
Netflix has confirmed that The Witcher season 5 will not be released in 2026 and has been delayed to 2027. No specific date has been announced.
Why is The Witcher season 5 delayed?
The delay was reportedly to allow more time for post-production and VFX work.
Who stars in The Witcher season 5?
Liam Hemsworth plays Geralt, Freya Allan plays Ciri, and Anya Chalotra plays Yennefer.