Overview

• Netflix confirmed an eight-episode season split into two drops, with Part 1 (episodes 401–404) on January 29, 2026, and Part 2 (episodes 405–408) on February 26, 2026.
• The new storyline follows Benedict Bridgerton as a masked-ball encounter reshapes his view of marriage.
• Luke Thompson returns as Benedict alongside Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek, with Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley and Nicola Coughlan among the ensemble.
• Official cast materials also feature Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown and returning figures including Adjoa Andoh and Golda Rosheuvel.
• Coverage of the announcement reports renewals for seasons 5 and 6, while prior seasons and the Queen Charlotte prequel rank among Netflix’s most-watched.