The Witcher’s Newest Spinoff Animated Movie
Get ready for an exciting addition to The Witcher universe! Netflix is set to release the animated movie, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, on February 11, 2025. This much-anticipated film is inspired by the short story "A Little Sacrifice" from Andrzej Sapkowski’s Sword of Destiny, as announced by Netflix Tudum.
Set in a Seaside Village in the Continent
The story unfolds in a picturesque seaside village embroiled in a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople. This setting marks a departure from the usual monster encounters, as Geralt of Rivia is summoned by a kingdom from the Continent to tackle the unique challenge of battling merpeople.
Dogue Cockle returns to voice the iconic Geralt, joined by Joey Batey and Anya Chalotra, who reprise their roles as Jaskier and Yennefer of Vengerberg, respectively. Christina Wren, known from the Will Trent TV series, will voice the new character Essi Daven.
Andrzej Sapkowski, the mastermind behind The Witcher novels, serves as a creative consultant for the film. The script is penned by Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin, writers from the live-action series, while Kang Hei Chul, the storyboard artist of The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, directs this animated venture.
Takes Place During Season 1 of The Witcher’s Live-Adaptation Series
Chronologically, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is set between episodes 5 and 6 of the first season of the live-action series. After Geralt and Yennefer's reunion in Rinde during the episode "Bottled Appetites," Geralt is commissioned by an unnamed kingdom to address a monster issue along its shores.
Given the geographical context, the film likely takes place near the shores of Redania and Temeria. The specific setting, as hinted by the original short story, might be Bremervoord City in Temeria, ruled by Duke Agloval. Fans are eager to see how closely the film adheres to the source material.
