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The year 2025 seems to be a blessing in disguise forThe Witcherfranchise. After the horrid live-action adaptation, Netflix is set to release an animated film. From visuals to animation, it is splendid in more ways than one.
Slated for release in February 2025,Siren of the Deepis based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s short storyA Little Sacrifice. Be it animation or the voice cast, it is a breakaway from the botched series.
While it seems fruitful for the most part, it has garnered a mixed bag of reviews through its first teaser. This ties well with previous adaptations and media that failed miserably.
Interestingly though, the animated film embodies immense potential. Through its premise and accuracy, it can potentially overshadow its precursors. This is especially true for the indelible mark left by Henry Cavill’sWitcherseries.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deepis a promising feat for Netflix
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deepis an upcoming film animated by Studio Mir. It is the second film released by the studio in the franchise. Previously, the studio animated the 2021 film Nightmare of the Wolf. This one, however, is set to outdo itself in more ways than one.
Interestingly, it is based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s short storyA Little Sacrifice. The story follows Geralt’s journey with his companions Jaskier and Essi. Together, they venture out to resolve conflicts between humans and merfolk in a seaside village.
Unlike its precursors,Sirens of the Deep’sstandalone aspect is its breathtaking animation. Studio Mir seems to have gone above and beyond in their efforts. While the previous film was deemed mid and lackluster, the upcoming movie is said to live up to the franchise’s legacy.
Regardless of the mixed-bag reviews with the teaser, the film is a much-needed step away from inaccurate representations. This is something that most fans would vouch for.
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On X@animetv_jpshared the teaser of the upcoming movie and this is how most fans responded.
【New Trailer】THE WITCHER: SIRENS OF THE DEEP coming to Netflix on February 11!✨More:https://t.co/CGCjBh2R0gpic.twitter.com/btpXjBjzmo
this looks so good. An edgelord mc, too! Imma mark it down!
This looKs amazing 👏, will be locked in.
Eating good this year
Most waiting and my favorite 😍
Calling it mid-early on seems a bit of a stretch considering its possible release. It is, however, understandable considering the botched adaptations that failed to live up to the story. In particular, it circles back to the live-action adaptation which stands indelible in more ways than one.
Henry Cavill’sWitcherstands indelible in most aspects
WhenHenry Cavillannounced his decision to leave the franchise, it upset and offended many fans. Little did people understand and realize that it was rooted in practicality. The series made waves in every way possible. But there’s a catch to that as well.
It failed immensely in living up to readers’ expectations through its inaccuracy. The producers’ decision to deviate from the source material is oftencited as the reasonfor Cavill leaving the franchise altogether.
While creative differences are the norm,Netflixmay have screwed the pooch. This is evident with many fans calling out the structural differences between the plot and the adaptation. Even after Cavill’s departure, several fans noted massive inconsistencies.
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And though the live-action was a blunder, fans need to let go of their inhibitions regarding the upcoming film. While the trailer seems promising, it might undo the curse of botched adaptations.
The Witcher: Sirens of the Deepis slated to release on February 11th. It will be available for streaming on Netflix.
Himanshi Jeswani
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
