First look: Netflix confirms Bridgerton return in 2026 with more to follow

Ready your smelling salts because Netflix has confirmed Bridgerton will return for a fourth season in 2026, continuing the Shondaland-produced period drama with a focus on Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson.

The platform has also renewed the series for a fifth and sixth season.

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Season four will centre on Benedict, the second Bridgerton son, whose artistic and independent nature is challenged after a chance encounter at his mother's masquerade ball. The new season comprises eight episodes and is currently filming in London.

Jess Brownell returns as showrunner and executive producer, alongside Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen. Returning cast members include Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, and Golda Rosheuvel, among others. Joining the cast is Australian actress Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek.

Since its debut in 2020, Bridgerton has consistently ranked among Netflix’s most popular series. Season one currently holds the #5 spot and Season three ranks #7.

The prequel series Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story also achieved strong performance in the platform’s Global Top 10.

The wider Bridgerton universe has expanded beyond the screen with events such as The Queen’s Ball: A Bridgerton Experience and a growing collection of consumer products, contributing to its evolution into a global lifestyle brand.

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