As a fan of The Witcher, it seems almost surreal to finally be facing the show’s fourth season. Saying “it’s been a bumpy road to get here” is an understatement. Showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich has commented that fans will instantly forget Henry Cavill’s performance as Geralt when they see Liam Hemsworth. However, general fandom sentiment, reflected in the poor reception to the Season 4 trailer, suggests otherwise. Netflix, for its part, has invested more money in this season than any other, making it, arguably, its highest-risk gamble to keep the series relevant. These are just a small sampling of the discourse around Season 4 of The Witcher.
Setting aside any trepidation, the first episode is poised to perform strongly on the platform. Even naysayers will want to tune in, while longtime fans are eager for the success that Netflix has promised. The Witcher, following its significant changes, is implementing a few additional adjustments, including updates to the release schedule. Here is what you need to know about the Season 4 release schedule for the hit Netflix Original series.
‘The Witcher’ Season 4 Release Schedule
The first two seasons of The Witcher were released simultaneously, a pattern that was switched for the third season, which was released in two parts. For the fourth season, The Witcher returns to the format of releasing all episodes at once. This means fans won’t have to wait and can easily binge the entire season in a weekend. That is 427 minutes of runtime — the shortest season so far. The reason for this is likely to feed into that binge-watch desire, with most Netflix programs and movies reaching their highest viewership in the first seven days after release (unless you are K-pop Demon Hunters).
That means that all eight episodes of Season 4 will be available to stream on October 30 at 12:00 a.m. PT / 3:00 a.m. ET. For those new to the series, it is serialized, with each season continuing the story. If you want to catch up on the series, consider starting after October 30. While the new season features a new Geralt, the story continues directly from the first three seasons, making them essential viewing. Fan favorites from the series are returning, including Anya Chalotra as Yennefer, Freya Allan as Ciri, and Joey Batey as Jaskier, underscoring the importance of the previous seasons in building lore around each character.
What Happens Beyond Season 4 of ‘The Witcher’
While Henry Cavill’s exit and Liam Hemsworth’s stepping into the lead role have been a point of contention around the show’s future, Season 5 is already set in stone. Filming for Season 5, the final installment of the series, concluded as of September 2025, according to fansite Redanian Intelligence. Thankfully, fans who have adored the show from the get-go don’t have to worry about not getting that closure if Season 4 underperforms for Netflix. At the same time, fans can expect Netflix to continue doing what it can with the property, including animated films like the recently released The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep and potential future spin-offs.
There is a strong chance that Witcher fans will always have something to look forward to with the franchise. In the immediate future, all eight episodes of Season 4 of The Witcher will be available on Netflix on October 30.
- Release Date
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December 20, 2019
- Network
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Netflix
- Showrunner
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Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
- Directors
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Stephen Surjik, Charlotte Brändström, Edward Bazalgette, Loni Peristere, Louise Hooper, Bola Ogun, Alex Garcia Lopez, Gandja Monteiro, Sarah O’Gorman
- Writers
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Haily Hall, Clare Higgins, Javier Grillo-Marxuach, Jenny Klein, Tania Lotia
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Anya Chalotra
Yennefer of Vengerberg
