Bridgerton Season 4 release date, what to expect, new cast addition, and more about the Emmy-winning romance series

Seems like Netflix can't wait to resist a good cliffhanger as they continue their tradition of splitting up their biggest hits to keep viewers all glued to the screens for a longer time. After teasing with Wednesday and giving double dose with Stranger Things, it's not a surprise that Bridgerton Season 4 is joining the same two-part idea with its grand regency romance slated to release next year in 2026. The streamer has recently dropped the release dates of the fourth installment, revealing that it will be dropping in two parts on different dates.

Bridgerton Season 4 release dates

While there's no official announcement from Netflix's main social media handle, Netflix Netherlands spilled the release dates. After the first half of Bridgerton Season 4 drops on January 29, the second half will be dropped on February 26, 2026. The streamer confirmed that the fourth installment consists of eight episodes.

Bridgerton Season 4 cast: Returning and New

The fourth installment of the regency romance drama is bringing back Luke Thompson as Benedict, Jonathan Bailey as Anthony, Simone Ashley as Kate, Luke Newton as Colin, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope, and the rest of the Bridgerton family like Ruth Gemmell as Violet and Hannah Dodd as Francesca.

The new addition to the cast of Bridgerton Season 4 include Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek (Benedict's love interest), Katie Leung as the villainous Lady Araminta Gun and Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei as her daughters. The additions of Leung, Mao, and Wei are especially significant this season as they will be playing Sophie's new stepmother and stepsisters, adding to the complexity of the main storyline.

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What to expect from Bridgerton Season 4

The fourth installment will focus on Benedict Bridgerton's romance with Sophie Beckett. The narrative draws inspiration from the Cinderella story where Benedict encounters a mysterious woman at a masquerade ball who's secretly a maid. Season 4 promises to feature a surprising dark side of the regency romance drama, where Benedict must deal with Sophie's evil stepmother and step sisters.

The season also hints at exploring Eloise Bridgerton's romance story too, as well as Francesca Bridgerton's unexpected queer romance with Michaela Stirling, a gender-swapped version of a character from the books.

Fans can expect to watch more of Anthony and Kate Bridgerton's parenthood responsibilities this time, rather than focusing on their historic romance, exploring the challenges and softer side of their partnership while parenting their child together.

Meanwhile, Penelope Bridgerton's public reckoning with her identity as Lady Whistledown is expected to be a major theme in Season 4, with potential consequences for her reputation and standing. The series will also explore her relationship with her husband Colin Bridgerton and the ups and downs.

FAQs:

Q. When to release Bridgerton Season 4 on Netflix?

A. Bridgerton Season 4 to release in two parts next year. While first half will drop on January 29, the second half dropping on February 26, 2026.

Q. Who are the new cast members in Bridgerton Season 4?

A. Bridgerton Season 4 is bringing a new set of cast that include Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek (Benedict's love interest), Katie Leung as the villainous Lady Araminta Gun and Michelle Mao and Isabella Wei as her daughters.