Bridgerton Season 4: Release Date Revealed (in two parts) and the Very First Trailer?
Netflix has finally revealed the long-awaited details of Bridgerton Season 4, focused on the love story between the bohemian second-born Benedict Bridgerton and the enigmatic Sophie. Fans of the hit romance series can mark the dates: the release date of Bridgerton Season 4 is set for early 2026 and will be released in two distinct parts. Now we know exactly when Bridgerton Season 4 will be released, and we also have the very first teaser trailer for the new season available. Netflix, in fact, has announced the debut date of the fourth chapter of the series inspired by Julia Quinn’s romance novel cycle, this time dedicated to the story of Benedict, which will be divided into two parts. And not only that, but Netflix has also confirmed the arrival of the fifth and sixth seasons. But let’s take it one step at a time.
Contrary to all the rumors that Francesca Bridgerton was the main character of the next season of the Shonda Rhimes series, Benedict will be played by Luke Thompson, the Bridgerton at the center of the story in the new episodes of the saga. Well, yes, the time has come to put the spotlight on the second son of the Bridgerton family and on his bisexual love life, which in the previous seasons of the series has already been explored several times, and now he will have all the space to be able to tell his story to the public in all its facets. The announcement of the new protagonist of Bridgerton Season 4 was made by Netflix, which published a video on all its social channels it revealing that the fourth season of the Shondaland series will be about Benedict Bridgerton. But let’s go into more detail to find out what we should expect from Bridgerton Season 4 and when it will be released on Netflix.
Bridgerton Season 4: Release dates on Netflix
The streaming platform will release the fourth season in two tranches:
- Part 1 (Episodes 1-4): Debut the January 29, 2026
- Part 2 (Episodes 5-8): Exit the 26 February 2026
The teaser trailer was released to tease viewers waiting to witness Benedict’s courtship.
Bridgerton Season 4: The Plot
Bridgerton‘s new episodes will focus on his bohemian second son, Benedict (Luke Thompson), who refuses to settle down, despite insistent requests from his mother, matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell). But everything will change when, at the masquerade ball organized by Violet, Benedict is struck by a mysterious Silver Lady with a covered face. With the help, albeit reluctant, of her sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict launches into society to discover the identity of the young woman. But in reality, the woman of his dreams does not belong to high society at all: she is a brilliant waitress named Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), in the service of the fearsome landlady, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung).
When fate leads Benedict and Sophie to meet again, he finds himself torn between the reality of affection for this charming maid and the fantasy of the Silver Lady, unaware that they are in fact the same person. Will Benedict’s failure to see that the two women are one risk destroying the undeniable spark that unites them? And can love really win everything, even a bond forbidden by society because of class difference? Also inspiring Benedict’s journey are the marriages of his brothers – including Francesca (Hannah Dodd) to John Stirling (Victor Alli) and Colin (Luke Newton) to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who faces new challenges now that her identity as a socialite has been made public.
The Main Cast and New Faces of Bridgerton Season 4
The cast of Bridgerton Season 4 will see the return of many beloved faces and the introduction of crucial new characters:
- Luke Thompson (Benedict Bridgerton)
- Yerin Ha (Sophie Baek)
- Jonathan Bailey (Anthony Bridgerton)
- Nicholas Coughlan (Penelope Bridgerton)
- Hannah Dodd (Francesca Stirling)
- Claudia Jessie (Eloise Bridgerton)
- Luke Newton (Colin Bridgerton)
The pillars of the series also return as Julie Andrews (Lady Whistledown), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), and Simon Ashley (Kate Bridgerton). The fourth season also introduces Masali Baduza in the role of Michaela Stirling and sees the return of Victor Alli (Lord John Stirling).
A Global Phenomenon that Continues to Grow!
Since his debut in 2020, Bridgerton has won millions of viewers in the whole world, becoming one of Netflix’s most popular series and a cultural phenomenon that has redefined the romance genre. With its successful spin-offs, Queen Charlotte: One History of Bridgerton, the franchise consolidated its role as a symbol of elegance, inclusiveness, and passion.
Today, “Bridgerton” is not just a series, but a real lifestyle brand: between immersive events such as The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience, fashion collections, furniture, and products inspired by the series, the universe created by Shonda Rhimes continues to make people dream and dictate trends. With season 4, the forbidden love of Benedict and Sophie promises to rewrite the rules of the heart once again and to relive the magic of London high society with style unmistakable by Bridgerton.
Bridgerton’s Future on Netflix
The fourth season marks a pivotal point in the adaptation of the Julia Quinn saga. Netflix has already demonstrated its commitment to the series, having previously renewed Bridgerton for seasons 5 and 6. After Benedict, future seasons will focus on the love stories of Bridgerton brothers Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth.
