The Witcher Season 5 Pushed Back to 2027

It looks like we are waiting a bit longer for the final season of The Witcher. While many fans expected to see the conclusion of the story in 2026, reports now point to a 2027 release date for the fifth season. Netflix had previously included the final chapter in its 2026 programming plans, so this shift is a surprise to many.

This final season will feature Liam Hemsworth as Geralt of Rivia. He will be joined by Freya Allan as Ciri and Anya Chalotra as Yennefer for the series finale. The delay is particularly interesting because filming for the fifth season wrapped up in 2025. The production team chose to film the fourth and fifth seasons back to back to ensure a consistent flow for the end of the show.

Even with filming finished, it seems the post production process requires more time than originally anticipated. We are still waiting on official word from Netflix regarding the exact reason for the change. Until then, fans can look forward to the upcoming fourth season as the journey toward the finale continues.