The Rats: A Witcher Tale

The Rats: A Witcher Tale is an upcoming fantasy action-drama film set in the expansive universe of Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher saga. Serving as a prequel spin-off to the main Netflix series, the story delves into the origins of ‘The Rats’—a notorious gang of teenage outlaws and misfits navigating the war-torn landscapes of Nilfgaard. Bound together by trauma, abandonment, and a shared defiance against the oppressive regimes of the Continent, these young bandits survive by robbing the rich to satisfy their own desperate needs, long before their fateful encounter with Ciri.

The narrative explores the complex dynamics within the gang, highlighting key members such as Giselher, Mistle, Kayleigh, Reef, Asse, and Iskra. As they plan and execute their most daring heist yet, they must confront a ruthless mercenary threat and their own internal fractures. The film promises a gritty, street-level perspective of the Continent, showcasing the moral ambiguities and harsh realities of survival in a world plagued by war, magic, and political corruption.