Bridget Jones Returns: 'Mad About the Boy' Poised for Box Office Success
The fourth Bridget Jones film, featuring new and returning stars, is set for a record-breaking UK release but skips US cinemas for streaming.
- Renée Zellweger reprises her iconic role as Bridget Jones, now navigating life as a widowed mother of two in the fourth installment of the series.
- Hugh Grant returns as Daniel Cleaver, while Colin Firth appears in a limited capacity as Mark Darcy after the character’s off-screen death.
- The film introduces new characters, including love interests played by Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall, adding fresh dynamics to the story.
- UK pre-sales for 'Mad About the Boy' have surpassed major blockbusters like 'Barbie,' with analysts predicting it will be the biggest British film of early 2025.
- Despite its strong UK box office potential, the film will skip US cinemas and debut directly on the streaming platform Peacock.