Bridgerton season 4 release date, time, cast, trailer, and what to expect

Bridgerton season 4’s release is just around the corner!

The wait is finally almost over, Bridgerton fans! After countless re-watches of past seasons, the release of the fourth installment of Netflix’s addictive period drama is just around the corner. Since season 3 graced our screens, we’ve been left yearning for more scandal, romance, and the glittering drama of London’s high society.

And now, the moment we’ve all been waiting for is nearly here. With beloved characters returning and exciting new faces stepping into the spotlight, this season looks to be more irresistible than ever. If you’re just as excited as we are for Bridgerton season 4, you absolutely must continue reading to get all the juicy details on the release date, premiere time, full cast, and much more!

(L to R) Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton, Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek in episode 401 of Bridgerton | Liam Daniel/Netflix

When is the Bridgerton season 4 release date on Netflix?

Netflix seems to follow a consistent release pattern for Bridgerton, with a new season arriving every two years since the show’s debut. The eight-episode fourth season follows this tradition. However, the entire installment will not be released all at once.

Like the previous season, Bridgerton season 4 is split into two batches. The first batch is slated to make its way to Netflix on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. You can expect the first four episodes to drop on this date. Then, we’ll have to wait a month for the second and final batch to drop. The exact release date for Bridgerton season 4 part 2 is Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The last four episodes of the season will be dropped into your Netflix account on this date.

When it comes to the age rating, everything is expected to stay the same as previous installments. Bridgerton season 4 will likely be rated TV-MA, which means it will feature mature content, including sex, nudity, strong language, and smoking. That said, you might want to watch the new season when no kids are around.

What time will Bridgerton season 4 drop on Netflix?

Now that you know the release date for Bridgerton season 4, you’re probably eager to know exactly when you can start streaming the new episodes on Netflix. Following Netflix’s usual schedule, the season will be available at 12:00 a.m. PT/3:00 a.m. ET for viewers on the West and East Coasts of the United States. Those in the Central time zone can tune in at 2:00 a.m. CT, while Mountain time viewers can join the excitement at 1:00 a.m. MT.

Of course, Bridgerton isn’t just a hit in the U.S. Fans across the globe will be counting down the hours in their local time zones, ready to dive into the drama the moment it drops. Don’t worry! We’ve got all the release times for different regions listed below, so you won’t miss a single moment of the season.

Hawaii: 10:00 p.m. HST on Wednesday, Jan. 28
Alaska: 11:00 p.m. AKST on Wednesday, Jan. 28
West Coast of the US: 12:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, Jan. 29
Mountain Time: 1:00 a.m. MT on Thursday, Jan, 29
Midwest of the US: 2:00 a.m. CT on Thursday, Jan. 29
East Coast of the US: 3:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, Jan. 29
Brazil: 5:00 a.m. BRT on Thursday, Jan. 29
England: 8:00 a.m. GMT on Thursday, Jan. 29
France: 9:00 a.m. CET on Thursday, Jan. 29
Germany: 9:00 a.m. CET on Thursday, Jan. 29
Italy: 9:00 a.m. CET on Thursday, Jan. 29
Spain: 9:00 a.m. CET on Thursday, Jan. 29
South Africa: 10:00 a.m. SAST on Thursday, Jan. 29
Israel: 10:00 a.m. IST on Thursday, Jan. 29
India: 1:30 p.m. IST on Thursday, Jan. 29
South Korea: 5:00 p.m. KST on Thursday, Jan. 29
Japan: 5:00 p.m. JST on Thursday, Jan. 29
Sydney, Australia: 7:00 p.m. AEDT on Thursday, Jan. 29

Note: These release times apply to the Bridgerton season 4 part 2 release as well.

What is Bridgerton season 4 about?

Chris Van Dusen created Bridgerton, which is based on Julia Quinn’s bestselling series of romance novels. Against the opulent backdrop of early 19th-century London, the period drama follows the affluent Bridgerton family as they navigate romance, heartbreak, intrigue, and society’s unyielding fixation on appearances.

Each season focuses on the romantic escapades and personal struggles of one particular Bridgerton sibling. The first season centers on Daphne Bridgerton, the eldest daughter, as she makes her debut in London’s competitive marriage market and meets the charming Duke of Hastings, Simon Basset. The second season shifts the spotlight to Anthony Bridgerton, the eldest son and Viscount, who finds himself in a forbidden romance with the spirited Kate Sharma.

Season 3 follows Colin Bridgerton and Penelope Featherington, whose long-standing friendship slowly blossoms into love. Finally, the fourth season focuses on Benedict Bridgerton, the free-spirited artist of the family, whose heart is captured by Sophie Baek, a mysterious masked woman at a masquerade ball.

Here’s the official synopsis for Bridgerton season 4 via Netflix:

“Bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) refuses to settle down, despite pleas to the contrary from matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton (Ruth Gemmell). Until — at Violet’s masquerade ball, Benedict is awestruck by a masked, mysterious Lady in Silver. With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise (Claudia Jessie), Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady’s identity. But in fact, his heart’s desire is not in society at all — she is a resourceful maid called Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha), working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun (Katie Leung).

When fate brings Benedict and Sophie back together, Benedict wrestles between the reality of his affection for this intriguing maid and the fantasy of the Lady in Silver — unaware that they are the same person. Will Benedict’s inability to see these women as one in the same derail the undeniable spark between him and Sophie? And can love truly conquer anything — even a cross-class connection forbidden by society?

Inspiring Benedict’s journey are the marriages of his siblings —including Francesca (Hannah Dodd) to John Stirling (Victor Alli), and Colin (Luke Newton) to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan), who faces new challenges as a now public gossip columnist.”

Who is in the Bridgerton season 4 cast?

The magic of Bridgerton isn’t just in its sweeping romance, scandalous drama, or Regency-era balls. It’s in the incredible ensemble of actors who bring the world of London’s high society to life. Season 4 promises to be no exception, reuniting beloved favorites while introducing new faces who are destined to steal our hearts!

Here’s a full cast list for Bridgerton season 4:

Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek
Jonathan Bailey as Anthony Bridgerton
Simone Ashley as Kate Bridgerton
Victor Alli as John Stirling
Adjoa Andoh as Lady Danbury
Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown
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
Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li
Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich
Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
Hugh Sachs as Brimsley
Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
Polly Walker as Portia Featherington
Isabella Wei as Posy Li

Is there a Bridgerton season 4 trailer?

Yes! On Christmas Day 2025, Netflix officially dropped the Bridgerton season 4 trailer, and it was everything fans had been dreaming of and more. The first full glimpse of the new season teases all the romance, scandal, and high-society drama that we’ve come to crave, while finally putting Benedict Bridgerton in the spotlight. We shared it below for you to check out!

Bridgerton season 4 part 1 drops on Netflix on Jan. 29, followed by part 2 on Feb. 26. Don’t forget to save these important dates!