‘Bridgerton’ Renewed For Seasons 5 and 6 by Netflix, Season 4 Eyes 2026 Release Date

Dearest gentle readers, prepare your fans and fainting couches — the ton’s favorite scandal sheet just got a whole lot longer. Netflix has officially renewed Bridgerton for Seasons 5 and 6, confirming what we all suspected: this high-society drama isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

And yes, Season 4 is happening — but you’ll have to hang tight until 2026 to see it.

The series, based on Julia Quinn’s beloved book series, is the gift that keeps on giving, with Netflix now committed to adapting at least six of the eight Bridgerton sibling love stories. That means we’re officially halfway through the Shonda Rhimes-produced romance juggernaut, which has been serving corset-clad swoons and scandal since 2020.

The news dropped during Netflix’s upfront presentation, where advertisers (and a few lucky fans) got a sneak peek at Season 4, which stars Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton and newcomer Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek. In the clip, sparks fly — or rather, flutter — at a masquerade ball, because of course they do. Love at first masked glance? Count us in.

Quick refresher: Season 3 (which hit in two parts in May and June 2024) gave the spotlight to Colin Bridgerton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan). Season 2 centered on Anthony and Kate (Jonathan Bailey and Simone Ashley), and the show’s steamy debut paired Daphne and Simon (Phoebe Dynevor and Regé-Jean Page).

Still waiting their turn in the romantic spotlight: Eloise, Francesca, Gregory, and Hyacinth Bridgerton — so there’s plenty more ballrooms, drama, and Lady Whistledown gossip to come.

As for Season 4’s cast, it’s a stacked guest list. Alongside Thompson and Ha, returning favorites include Bailey, Coughlan, Ashley, Golda Rosheuvel (Queen Charlotte), Adjoa Andoh (Lady Danbury), Claudia Jessie (Eloise), and the iconic voice of Julie Andrews as Lady Whistledown. New to the ton? Isabella Wei, Michelle Mao, and Katie Leung join as Sophie Baek’s less-than-wicked stepsisters and stepmother.

Behind the scenes, Jess Brownell continues to helm as showrunner, with Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and original series creator Chris Van Dusen serving as executive producers.

Bridgerton’s reign is far from over — and if you thought the balls, drama, and scandal were dramatic before, just wait. See Netflix’s official announcement (and sneak peek) below.