Are you prepared to dive back into gossip and fancy parties? Because Bridgerton Season 4 is on the way. While it’s been known for years that Bridgerton is one of the best shows to binge-watch on Netflix – and really one of the best shows overall that you can get with a Netflix subscription – the seasons do tend to take some time to arrive on our television screens. But, if you’re in need of some new Bridgerton information, we have the article for you. Here is what we know so far.
What Is The Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Date?
At the time of updating this in May 2025, we know from Netflix Tudum that Bridgerton Season 4 is expected to release at some point in 2026. We don’t have an exact date yet, but we do know it’ll come next year – which means it won’t be on any 2025 TV schedule.
Having to wait to get another season of Bridgerton in 2026 does kind of stink, but since we’re nearly halfway through 2025, at least we’re getting closer.
The Bridgerton Season 4 Cast
The Bridgerton cast is massive, so let’s break it down bit by bit:
The Main Couple Of Bridgerton Season 4
If you’re wondering who the main couple we’re going to be following is, that’s Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, and Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek – otherwise known as Sophie Beckett in the books.
Tudum confirmed the news in August 2024 that Yerin Ha would portray Benedict’s love interest, saying that she was “drawn” to the character because she instantly has obstacles to face, especially with her feelings for Benedict.
There’s also been a name change as well, as you can see, where Sophie’s original last name was Beckett but was changed for authenticity to Ha’s Korean culture, according to Ha:
A name is the first bit of identity that you share with the world, and that’s why changing a name can be so powerful. To make Sophie’s name fit someone who looks like me is really empowering. All credit to Jess Brownell, our showrunner…it’s a really nice way for me to feel like the role is fit for me, rather than me having to fit a certain mold. It’s amazing what it can do just in a psychological sense. So it means a lot that Jess did that for me.
New Characters For Season 4 Of Bridgerton
Additionally, thanks to a press release from Netflix, we also know the new characters that will surround Sophie during her time in the show, and the casting members:
- Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun
- Michelle Mao asRosamund Li
- Isabella Wei as Posy Li
Truthfully, this just makes me more excited for these two, and I can’t wait to see the story that’s told and the new people that surround them.
Bridgerton Cast Who Is Returning
While the Bridgerton cast has undoubtedly changed and grown over the last three seasons, there are plenty of characters we will see in Bridgerton Season 4. These include:
- Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
- Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma
- Victor Alli as John Stirling
- Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
- Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown (the voice)
- Lorraine Ashbourne as Mrs. Varley
- Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling
- Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Bridgerton
- Hannah Dodd as Francesca Stirling
- Daniel Francis as Lord Marcus Anderson
- Ruth Gemmell as Violet Bridgerton
- Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
- Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
- Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
- Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun
- Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
- Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich
- Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
- Hugh Sachs as Brimsley
- Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
- Polly Walker as Portia Featherington
I’m so curious as to what is going to happen next!
Check Out The Bridgerton Sneak Peek
Thankfully, all is not lost because we officially have a sneak peek of Bridgerton Season 4! Netflix released it in May 2025, and we get our first look at Benedict all dressed up at his mother’s ball! Be right back, about to go freak out.
What Will Bridgerton Season 4 Be About?
Alright, here is what we know so far about the story of Season 4 of Bridgerton:
Season 4 Will Follow Benedict And Sophie’s Love Story
As I said earlier, Season 4 will be following Benedict and his love story.
I was fully in support of Benedict and his adventures during Season 3 and it was clear from the three lines in the Bridgerton Season 3 finale that he was going to end up becoming a big part of Season 4. It’s not that surprising Season 4 will be the same.
Tudum gave us a little synopsis, saying that Season 4 would focus on how Benedict meets the charming and alluring “Lady in Silver” at his mother’s masquerade ball, but behind the mask is Sophia, a maid who has her own dreams. It literally is a Cinderella story.
While I did love the “specialness” of Colin and Penelope, I’m already eager to see Benedict’s story, as someone who has loved him since Day 1 of this franchise, and honestly I think everyone has at this point. We’re all waiting for him to find his love story.
We also know from that Tudum article that Season 4 will be like Season 3, and only have eight episodes, so as we wait for another year, prepare thyself for only eight episodes of sweetness. Let’s hope it’s not split up again like they did with Season 3.
Francesca’s Story Has A “Big Twist” Coming
While we know that Benedict will be the lead of Season 4, we also know that Bridgerton tends to give us other stories as B plots in the middle of all the steamy romances. And one of the biggest things that we might see is more of Francesca’s story with John Stirling and his cousin, Michaela.
Brownell opened up that there is a “big twist” that fans of the books know that viewers don’t, in an interview with The Wrap in June 2024, and that it’ll be something coming to Francesca’s story soon:
Book fans know where we’re heading with that story. It’s a tricky one to talk about, because there’s a big twist in Francesca’s book, and if people Google it, they’ll know what is coming. We do plan to stick pretty closely to Francesca’s book other than the gender-swap, there are certain elements of the book that will have to be altered. But actually, we found that we’re able to adapt the book fairly accurately, so people can expect it to play out in a similar way.
Francesca ended up becoming a big fan-favorite during Season 3 of the show, so I’m eager to see more of her story – as much as possible.
Season 4 Will Also Touch On Penelope Becoming A Public “Gossip Columnist”
Benedict will be the new lead among all the fantastic Bridgerton characters, Penelope’s reveal at the end of Season 3 will be a story-point in the next season. Brownell revealed in that interview from The Wrap that Season 4 will also see Penelope begin to deal with becoming a public “gossip columnist” now that she revealed who Lady Whistledown truly is:
As we talked about where we wanted to end Penelope in the writers’ room, it felt like, in a season where she’s discovering the importance of her power, for her to then give up the column felt like it might be a down note. I think there’s more to come with Lady Whistledown — I think now Pen will have to navigate what it’s like to be a public gossip columnist, not only dealing with the people she writes about, but also taking steps to be more accountable in what she writes. Accountability and authenticity are two things that she’s had to really face this season, and we’re gonna continue that thread going into Season 4.
Honestly, I can totally see that. And truthfully, from Tudum, Brownell said that Penelope and Eloise are “more bonded than ever” after Season 3’s shenanigans with Colin, Penelope, and everything else. So now that Pen is becoming a known gossip writer, at least she’ll have Eloise by her side.
Production Is Ongoing As Of May 2025
As of updating this, production for Season 4 of Bridgerton is still ongoing. Nicola Coughlan revealed in an interview at the BAFTA Awards (via Collider) in May 2025 that filming is still ongoing, but that they were “nearly at the end of filming.” Yes, you read that right, they’re nearing the end!
And honestly? Thank God. This filming has been ongoing since September of 2024, and I am ready to finally get that update that filming is completely done! While Season 4 is still some time away, these updates must be enough to keep me sated for a while. Patience is a virtue – it’s time for a rewatch. Someone fetch me my tea and honey!
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