"Witcher Animated Movie Hits Netflix in February"

Get ready, fans of The Witcher! Netflix is set to enchant you once again with its latest animated spinoff movie, "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep," premiering on February 11, 2025. Dive into the details of this much-anticipated film, inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski's short story "A Little Sacrifice" from the collection Sword of Destiny.

The Witcher’s Newest Spinoff Animated Movie

Set in a Seaside Village in the Continent

As announced by Netflix Tudum, "The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep" will transport viewers to a picturesque seaside village embroiled in a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople. This unique setting marks a departure from the usual encounters with creatures like Basilisks and Cockatrices, as Geralt of Rivia is summoned to tackle the enigmatic merpeople.

Returning to voice the iconic Witcher is Doug Cockle, with Joey Batey and Anya Chalotra reprising their roles as Jaskier and Yennefer of Vengerberg, respectively. Adding to the stellar cast is Christina Wren, known from the Will Trent TV series, who will voice the new character Essi Daven.

The film benefits from the creative input of Andrzej Sapkowski himself, serving as a consultant. The screenplay is penned by Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin, familiar names from the live-action series, while Kang Hei Chul, the storyboard artist behind "The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf," takes the director's chair.

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, the Witcher is soon hired by a mysterious kingdom to address a monster-related issue at its shores.

Given Rinde's proximity to the shores of Redania and Temeria, the film's setting is likely nestled between these nations. Specifically, if adhering to the setting of "A Little Sacrifice," the action might unfold in Bremervoord City in Temeria, under the rule of Duke Agloval. As the release date approaches, fans eagerly await to see how closely the film follows the original short story's narrative.