The Witcher season 4 release date, cast details, where to watch, episode count, and other latest updates so far

The Witcher season 4 is set to return on October 30, 2025, on Netflix. Fans of the series will witness Liam Hemsworth taking over the role of Geralt of Rivia, replacing Henry Cavill.

The season will consist of eight episodes, continuing the show's adaptation of Andrzej Sapkowski's novels. This change marks a new chapter for the series, with the story exploring the adventures of Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri.

Season 4's story picks up where season 3 left off, with Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri split up in the middle of a war. Their paths take different turns, and they meet people they didn't expect to help them get back together.

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The Witcher season 4 is releasing in October

The Witcher season 4 is scheduled to premiere on Netflix on October 30, 2025. The season follows the events of season 3, with Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer separated due to a war. Their journeys take them to unexpected allies, and they will face new challenges along the way.

Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich teased the new direction of the series, focusing on the deepening relationships between characters. As per a Variety article published on September 13, 2025, she explained,

“This is the beginning of a two-season journey for our family to finally reunite and be together — hopefully forever”.

The season will also continue the storyline from the books, covering Baptism of Fire, The Tower of the Swallow, and Lady of the Lake.

One of the most talked-about things is that Liam Hemsworth was chosen as Geralt. Henry Cavill is leaving the job, and Chris Hemsworth will take it over. The first footage shows him in action, fighting a ghost.

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The cast of The Witcher season 4

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Here is everything you need to know about the cast of The Witcher season 4:

• Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia
• Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg
• Freya Allan as Ciri
• Joey Batey as Jaskier
• Laurence Fishburne as Regis
• Sharlto Copley as Leo Bonhart
• James Purefoy as Skellen
• Danny Woodburn as Zoltan
• Eamon Farren as Cahir
• Mahesh Jadu as Vilgefortz
• Meng’er Zhang as Milva
• Graham McTavish as Dijkstra
• Royce Pierreson as Istredd
• Anna Shaffer as Triss Merigold
• Mimî M Khayisa as Fringilla
• Cassie Clare as Philippa
• Bart Edwards as Emhyr
• Hugh Skinner as Radovid
• Christelle Elwin as Mistle
• Juliette Alexandra as Reef
• Ben Radcliffe as Giselher

Lauren Schmidt Hissrich told Netflix during the shooting of season 4,

“It is with huge pride that we begin shooting our penultimate season of The Witcher with a stellar cast, including some exciting new additions, led by Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia.”

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Production details

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Production for The Witcher season 4 began in earnest after the season 3 finale. According to Netflix Tudum, the show’s creator, Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, expressed excitement for the future, stating,

“We’re thrilled to be able to bring Andrzej Sapkowski’s books to an epic and satisfying conclusion. It wouldn’t be our show if we didn’t push our family of characters to their absolute limit — stay tuned to see how the story ends.”

The new season will feature a mix of returning and new characters, with Laurence Fishburne’s portrayal of Regis being one of the most highly anticipated additions.

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A quick recap of The Witcher season 3

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The cruel deception of Vilgefortz kept Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri apart in season 3 of The Witcher. While Ciri starts her own trip, Geralt goes away to heal. She meets a group of people called the Rats and changes her name to Falka.

At the same time, Yennefer deals with the death of her boss and takes on more responsibility at Aretuza. The war between Nilfgaard and other groups will get worse in season 4 of The Witcher.

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The Witcher season 4 will be available to stream exclusively on Netflix.

Edited by Rajan Bhattacharya