Bridget Jones Returns in 'Mad About the Boy,' Exploring Love and Loss

The fourth film in the beloved franchise sees Renée Zellweger reprise her iconic role as a single mother navigating grief, dating, and modern challenges.

The film follows Bridget Jones, now a 51-year-old widow and single mother, as she reenters the dating world after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy.
Renée Zellweger stars alongside returning cast members Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson, with new additions including Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall as Bridget's potential love interests.
Based on Helen Fielding's 2013 novel, the story explores themes of healing, family, and romance, with Bridget juggling motherhood, work, and modern dating apps.
The movie is being promoted as the final installment in the franchise, though Zellweger has expressed interest in continuing the character's journey.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will premiere in theaters internationally on February 13, 2025, and stream on Peacock in the U.S. starting February 14.