Netflix has unveiled the first official poster for The Witcher Season 4, confirming its release date as October 30, 2025. This marks the beginning of the final two seasons of the series, with Season 5 already in production.
Liam Hemsworth Takes Over as Geralt
In a significant casting change, Liam Hemsworth steps into the role of Geralt of Rivia, succeeding Henry Cavill. The new season showcases Hemsworth’s portrayal of the iconic character, featuring him battling a wraith using Geralt’s signature Witcher Signs.
Season 4 Overview
Set after the continent-altering events of Season 3, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves separated by war and new threats. The season explores their individual journeys and the formation of new alliances. Returning cast members include Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri, and Joey Batey as Jaskier. New additions to the cast feature Laurence Fishburne as Regis, a worldly barber-surgeon with a mysterious past.
Looking Ahead
Season 4 sets the stage for the series’ conclusion, with Season 5 adapting the final books: Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich describes this as the start of a two-season journey toward family reunification.
The Witcher Season 4: All You Need to Know
Netflix’s The Witcher returns for its fourth season on October 30, 2025, marking the beginning of the end for the series. This season introduces Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia, succeeding Henry Cavill, and sets the stage for the final two seasons adapting Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels.
🧙♂️ Plot Overview
Season 4 follows Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri as they navigate a continent ravaged by war. Separated by conflict, each character faces new threats and forms unexpected alliances. The season explores themes of family and survival, with Geralt and Yennefer searching for Ciri amidst the chaos.
🎭 Cast and Characters
- Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia
- Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg
- Freya Allan as Cirilla (Ciri)
- Joey Batey as Jaskier
- Laurence Fishburne as Regis, a worldly barber-surgeon with a mysterious past
- Peter Mullan is rumored to replace Kim Bodnia as Vesemir.
💰 Budget
The Witcher franchise has become one of Netflix’s most expensive productions, with a total budget exceeding $515 million. Season 1 cost approximately $92.1 million, averaging $11.5 million per episode. By Season 2, the budget nearly doubled to $176.3 million, or $22 million per episode, due to larger sets, bigger battles, and more monsters.
⏱️ Watch Time
Each episode of The Witcher runs approximately 60 minutes. With Season 4 consisting of eight episodes, the total watch time for the season is around 8 hours. This makes it a perfect weekend binge for fans eager to dive into the new chapter.
📺 Where to Watch
Season 4 will be available exclusively on Netflix starting October 30, 2025. All previous seasons are also available for streaming on the platform.
🔮 Looking Ahead
Season 4 sets the stage for the series’ conclusion, with Season 5 adapting the final books: Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich describes this as the start of a two-season journey toward family reunification.
