{"id":294681,"date":"2025-01-31T09:15:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-31T17:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/es\/?p=347419"},"modified":"2025-07-01T15:28:37","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T22:28:37","slug":"the-witcher-will-end-on-netflix-after-its-fifth-season-but-the-universe-is-expanding-with-an-anime-movie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/the-witcher-will-end-on-netflix-after-its-fifth-season-but-the-universe-is-expanding-with-an-anime-movie\/","title":{"rendered":"The Witcher will end on Netflix after its fifth season, but the universe is expanding with an anime movie"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Netflix has decided to conclude its successful live-action of The Witcher after the fifth season, where it is expected that the plots based on the books by Andrzej Sapkowski will be wrapped up<\/strong>. This decision comes after six years of production and a series of related projects that include a couple of animated movies and a prequel that did not come to fruition.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"The Witcher\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/95778672-9b2b-11e6-855a-00163ec9f5fa\/1956471144\/the-witcher-logo.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">The Witcher<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/the-witcher.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/the-witcher.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The New Geralt<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, showrunner of the series, confirmed in statements to SFX Magazine that the decision to end the main series was made after deep reflection. <strong><em>We are convinced that we have done the right thing here, but that doesn&#8217;t mean we are finished with the entire narrative of The Witcher universe<\/em>, indicated Hissrich,<\/strong> opening the door to future content. However, the continuity of these projects will depend on the commercial performance of the first season, which underscores the importance of audience interest.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Among the new developments, an animated film titled The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep was announced, which will premiere on February 11<\/strong>. This new project follows Geralt of Rivia as he investigates a series of attacks in a coastal village, while getting caught in an ancient conflict between humans and sirens. The story is inspired by the tale A Little Sacrifice, suggesting that the world of The Witcher will continue to explore its deep literary roots.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Witcher: Sirens of The Deep | Official Teaser | Netflix\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Y7ZgJCl62sA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>Henry Cavill&#8217;s departure as Geralt has sparked criticism towards the production&#8217;s writers.<\/strong> Some rumors suggest that the change in the cast affects the perception of the followers, many of whom have expressed their discontent. Meanwhile, Geralt&#8217;s voice in the video games has shown support for the new actor who will take on this role, which could help in the transition for the most loyal fans.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"sc-card-program\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-program__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__img\" alt=\"The Witcher\" src=\"https:\/\/images.sftcdn.net\/images\/t_app-icon-s\/p\/95778672-9b2b-11e6-855a-00163ec9f5fa\/1956471144\/the-witcher-logo.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-title\">\r\n        <span class=\"sc-card-program__title\">The Witcher<\/span>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-program__button sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/the-witcher.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">DOWNLOAD<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-program__col-rating\">\r\n        <svg class=\"rating-score__content\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0\" y=\"0\" viewbox=\"0 0 50 50\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 50 50\" xml:space=\"preserve\"><path class=\"rating-score__background rating-score--good\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><path class=\"rating-score__value rating-score__value--0\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"6\" stroke-dashoffset=\"0\" stroke-miterlimit=\"10\" d=\"M40 40c8.3-8.3 8.3-21.7 0-30s-21.7-8.3-30 0 -8.3 21.7 0 30\"><\/path><text class=\"rating-score__number\" content=\"\" text-anchor=\"middle\" transform=\"matrix(1 0 0 1 25 31.0837)\" data-auto=\"app-user-score\"><\/text><\/svg>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <span class=\"sc-card-program__description\"><\/span>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-program__row\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-program__bigpic\" src=\"\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\">\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-program__link track-link sc-card-program-internal\" href=\"https:\/\/the-witcher.softonic.com\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Netflix has decided to conclude its successful live-action of The Witcher after the fifth season, where it is expected that the storylines based on Andrzej Sapkowski&#8217;s books will be wrapped up. This decision comes after six years of production and a series of related projects that include a couple of animated movies and a prequel that did not come to fruition. The new Geralt Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, the show&#8217;s showrunner, confirmed in statements to SFX Magazine that the decision to end the main series was made after deep reflection. 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