Overview

• Netflix confirmed at its May 2025 upfronts that 'Bridgerton' has been renewed for Seasons 5 and 6, advancing its plan to adapt all eight Julia Quinn novels.
• Season 4, premiering in 2026, will focus on Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, and his relationship with Sophie Baek, portrayed by Yerin Ha, in a Cinderella-inspired storyline.
• Production for Season 4 began in September 2024 at Shepperton Studios, with Jess Brownell returning as showrunner alongside executive producers Shonda Rhimes, Betsy Beers, Tom Verica, and Chris Van Dusen.
• A sneak peek of Season 4, shown at Netflix's upfronts, teased Benedict's first encounter with Sophie at a masquerade ball hosted by Violet Bridgerton.
• The series remains on a two-year production cycle, with each season consisting of eight episodes, as Netflix continues to invest heavily in one of its most successful franchises.