The Witcher’s Newest Spinoff Animated Movie

Netflix is set to captivate fans once again with the release of the latest spinoff animated movie from The Witcher universe, titled "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep," premiering on February 11, 2025. This eagerly awaited film, announced by Netflix Tudum, draws its narrative from Andrzej Sapkowski’s short story, "A Little Sacrifice," featured in the collection Sword of Destiny.

Set in a Seaside Village in the Continent

The film's setting is a picturesque seaside village embroiled in a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople. This unique setting promises a fresh take on the series, shifting the focus from traditional monsters like the Basilisk and Cockatrice to the mystical and dangerous merpeople. Geralt of Rivia, our beloved Witcher, is once again at the heart of the story, this time hired by a kingdom on the Continent to resolve this aquatic dilemma.

Dogue Cockle returns to voice Geralt, bringing his signature depth to the character. Joey Batey and Anya Chalotra reprise their roles as Jaskier and Yennefer of Vengerberg, respectively, ensuring continuity with the beloved live-action series. Christina Wren, known for her role in the Will Trent TV series, joins the cast to voice a new character, Essi Daven.

The film benefits from the creative guidance of Andrzej Sapkowski himself, who serves as a consultant, ensuring fidelity to his original works. The screenplay is penned by Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin, familiar names from the live-action Witcher series, while Kang Hei Chul, the storyboard artist behind The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, takes the helm as director.

Takes Place During Season 1 of The Witcher’s Live-Adaptation Series

"The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" is intricately woven into the timeline of the live-action series, occurring between episodes 5 and 6 of Season 1. Following the events of "Bottled Appetites," where Geralt and Yennefer reunite in Rinde after a magical encounter with a Djinn, Geralt is summoned to tackle the merpeople problem at the shores of an unnamed kingdom. Given the geographical context, the film is likely set between the nations of Redania and Temeria, potentially in Bremervoord City, under the rule of Duke Agloval, as hinted in "A Little Sacrifice." Fans are eager to see how closely the movie adheres to the source material.