The Witcher Netflix release date may have been accidentally leaked... by Netflix

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Is this when we’ll be watching the Witcher Netflix series?

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We’ve all been waiting with bated breath for a Witcher Netflix series release date ever since Henry Cavill brooded his way through July’s Witcher Comic-Con trailer. ‘Q4 2019’ was always the plan for the much-anticipated adaptation and, if this reported (accidental) leak from Netflix rings true, it’s going to be an early Christmas present for Witcher fans everywhere.

As reported by CBR, an official Netflix Facebook account allegedly posted a round-up of how many days there are remaining until certain shows land on the streaming service. The Breaking Bad movie is set at 30 days as of yesterday, September 11, which is true. And near the very end of the list? ‘The Witcher: 97 [days]’

After checking – and double-checking – my calendar, that would put the Witcher Netflix release date on Tuesday, December 17. The Facebook post has since been deleted.

Whether that’s true or not remains to be seen. Netflix hasn’t confirmed the social media snafu and the release date is perhaps slightly later than many would have hoped. A Tuesday may also be an odd day to premiere a large Netflix Original, though Stranger Things have happened. Literally. Stranger Things season 3 launched on a Thursday earlier this year.

Elsewhere, we’ve been satiated by a slow drip-feeding of news from the Witcher Netflix series. A Young Geralt of Rivia has been cast, while the first image of Roach (and a look at Geralt’s missing second sword, which caused some consternation earlier this year) has also been released.

Bradley Russell
Bradley Russell
Senior Entertainment Writer

I'm the Senior Entertainment Writer here at GamesRadar+, focusing on news, features, and interviews with some of the biggest names in film and TV. On-site, you'll find me marveling at Marvel and providing analysis and room temperature takes on the newest films, Star Wars and, of course, anime. Outside of GR, I love getting lost in a good 100-hour JRPG, Warzone, and kicking back on the (virtual) field with Football Manager. My work has also been featured in OPM, FourFourTwo, and Game Revolution.