Nilfgaard’s quest for dominance isn’t the only thing growing on the Continent. The Witcher universe is getting a little bigger in 2024 with the upcoming animated film The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep. 

Fans got their first look at the new movie during Geeked Week 2023 — and the clip revealed some familiar voices lurking within its murky depths. One of those is courtesy of actor Doug Cockle, who voices sword-swinging hero Geralt of Rivia in video game The Witcher 3, and will now voice the White Wolf in The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep. Plus, a couple stars from The Witcher live-action series are also coming along for the watery ride (more on that below). 

As Sirens of the Deep bursts toward the surface, you’ll probably have a few questions. Keep reading for all the wisdom on the movie’s plot, premiere date, cast, and more. 

What is The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep about? 

Prepare to take a trip deeper into the Continent. As explained during Geeked Week, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep is an animated film based on one of the original Witcher stories. 

Geralt of Rivia, a mutated monster hunter, is hired to investigate a series of attacks in a seaside village and finds himself drawn into a centuries-old conflict between humans and merpeople. He must count on friends — old and new — to solve the mystery before the hostilities between the two kingdoms escalate into an all-out war.

Who stars in The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep? 

The Witcher 3 voice actor Cockle will take another swing at Geralt in Sirens of the Deep. “I am super excited to announce my return to the world of The Witcher voicing Geralt of Rivia once again,” Cockle told Netflix. “I’m thrilled to be able to share this next chapter of the White Wolf’s journey with fans of the Witcher universe. Mire taedh aen stráede!”

It’s confirmed The Witcher stars Anya Chalotra and Joey Batey will also reprise their roles as Yennefer of Vengerberg and Jaskier for the animated movie. The Witcher universe newcomer Christina Wren will voice new character Essi Daven. 

When does The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep take place? 

The film is set between Episodes 5 and 6 of The Witcher Season 1. So it’s time to brush up on all that was happening on the Continent back then! 

What is The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep based on? 

The Witcher universe is inspired by the series of books by Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. Sirens of the Deep is specifically based on his short story “A Little Sacrifice.” 

Who made The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep? 

The film is written by The Witcher series writers Mike Ostrowski and Rae Benjamin and produced by The Witcher showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich. Author Sapkowski serves as the creative consultant. 

Kang Hei Chul, who served as a storyboard artist on The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf, is the flick’s director. Speaking of that previous The Witcher animated feature, The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep comes from South Korean animation studio Studio MIR, who was also behind Nightmare of the Wolf, as well as The Legend of Korra and Voltron: Legendary Defender.   

Can I see the Witcher: Sirens of the Deep teaser? 

As sure as Geralt can take on a bruxa, you can see this video. The teaser shows an animated Geralt, surrounded by storms and smoke. “The humans aren’t looking for truth,” he says. “It’s no longer about sustenance. It’s about greed.” Who is the gluttonous group Geralt’s talking about? Well, you’ll have to watch Sirens of the Deep to find out. 

When does The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep premiere? 

The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep will come calling in late 2024. 

Until then, keep coming back to Tudum for the latest news about The Witcher.