December1, 2024: Netflix’s Bridgerton, a fan-favorite period drama, is gearing up for its highly anticipated fourth season. With production already underway, here’s everything we know about the release date, plot, and what fans can expect from the next chapter in the lives of the Bridgerton family.
Expected Release Date
Filming for Bridgerton Season 4 began on September 16, 2024, and is scheduled to wrap by April 30, 2025. However, fans may need to exercise patience—reports suggest the series might not return until early 2026, given its lengthy production and post-production process.
The delay aligns with the show’s multi-year production cycle, as explained by showrunner Jess Brownell:
“We’re trying to speed up the process, but filming alone takes eight months, followed by extensive editing, dubbing, and writing. While we aim for a quicker release, Bridgerton still operates on a roughly two-year schedule.”
Season 4: What to Expect
Season 4 will likely adapt either Benedict Bridgerton’s story (An Offer from a Gentleman) or Eloise Bridgerton’s romance (To Sir Phillip, With Love), based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling novels.
Set photos have confirmed Luke Thompson reprising his role as Benedict Bridgerton, joined by newcomer Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, sparking speculation that Benedict’s Cinderella-inspired love story may take center stage.
Season 3’s storyline focused on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, with their engagement announcement creating ripples in the Bridgerton world. Season 4 is expected to build on this, offering fans another captivating chapter filled with romance, drama, and opulent Regency-era aesthetics.
Behind the Scenes
- Jess Brownell continues as showrunner after taking over from Chris Van Dusen, who remains an executive producer.
- Bridgerton has cemented itself as one of Netflix’s most-watched Originals, surpassing 1 billion hours of viewership since its debut in December 2020.
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