Filming Begins for Final Season of ‘The Witcher’ in South Africa

The fifth and final season of ‘The Witcher’ began filming in Cape Town, South Africa, on February 26, 2025. This season focuses on Ciri’s challenges in a crime lord’s fighting pit and utilizes sets from the spinoff ‘The Rats: A Witcher’s Tale.’ Other cast members were also present for filming, while Netflix has been quiet about promotions. Full production is expected to conclude by September 2025 with a release in 2026.

The filming of the fifth and final season of ‘The Witcher’ has officially begun in Cape Town, South Africa, marking a significant milestone for the series. This follows a trajectory that started in November 2018 when the first season was filmed in Budapest, Hungary, featuring Henry Cavill. Now, Liam Hemsworth has taken over the lead role as production continues through March 21, 2025, under the codename “Complete Chaos.”

The production team opted to commence filming in South Africa instead of their usual location at Longcross Studios in England. This decision was influenced by the opportunity to utilize sets created for the spinoff titled “The Rats: A Witcher’s Tale,” particularly since both the spinoff and Season 5 are set in the same fictional town. Filming commenced on February 26, 2025, indicating a change in approach for the show.

As the season progresses, character developments continue with Freya Allan’s character, Ciri, facing off in a fight pit owned by crime lord Dominik Houvenaghel. This narrative is intertwined with the events of the spinoff where the Rats attempted to rob Houvenaghel. The setting for these events takes place in the fictional town of Ebbing from the book series.

Furthermore, the production utilized various outdoor locations, such as the Cederberg rocks and Stellenbosch, incorporating unique settings into the storyline. Ciri appears prominently in these scenes, with additional actors Anya Chalotra and Anna Shaffer joining for a week to film subplots, although Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt has not been spotted in South Africa as of yet.

As filming continues, Netflix has maintained a low profile regarding promotional efforts for the final season. After the lackluster reception for the recent episode “Sirens of the Deep,” there has been minimal discussion about future content. Meanwhile, Season 4 of ‘The Witcher’ is anticipated to premiere sometime in 2025.

The production of the final season of ‘The Witcher’ has commenced in South Africa, transitioning from its initial filming locations in Europe. Ciri’s storyline is set to unfold dramatically within the context of a fighting pit, while key actors from the spinoff contribute to the narrative. Despite a lack of promotional efforts from Netflix, fans can expect continued updates as filming progresses through to September 2025, with Season 4 scheduled for release in 2025.

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