Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Date: Confirmed for Jan 29, Trailer Reveals Benedict & Sophie October 13, 2025
The long wait for fans of the Netflix hit series is finally over. Netflix officially confirmed the Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Date today, announcing that the highly anticipated new season, which centers on Benedict Bridgerton’s romance, will debut in two parts in early 2026. This announcement, accompanied by a new teaser trailer, confirms that the witty, artistic second-eldest Bridgerton son, Benedict, will be the focus of the new installment.
As confirmed by Netflix and reported by People magazine, Bridgerton Season 4 is scheduled to premiere on January 29, 2026, for Part 1, with the second part of the season following shortly after on February 26, 2026. This split-season release strategy mirrors the successful launch format used for Season 3, ensuring that fan engagement remains high over several weeks.
The announcement puts an end to months of speculation, officially confirming that Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, will lead the new season. His story will be alongside the mysterious new character, Sophie Baek, played by Yerin Ha. According to the official logline, the couple will first meet at a masquerade ball thrown by Violet Bridgerton, which Sophie “disguises herself to attend.” The new teaser, which was part of the announcement, showcases the “sizzling chemistry” between the two stars, with the voice of Lady Whistledown, Julie Andrews, narrating.
Thompson told Netflix’s Tudum that Season 4 will explore the struggle between “a proper old-school fairy tale—the romance of it—and the actual reality of the world,” promising plenty of “unexpected twists.” The new cast member, Ha, also shared that her bond with Thompson on set was strong, noting that they “work so well together.” Production for the new season began in September 2024, leading up to the newly announced 2026 premiere dates.
The official confirmation of the Bridgerton Season 4 Premiere Date and the new focus on Benedict and Sophie is exactly the news fans were waiting for. The two-part release strategy is set to dominate the streaming charts early next year, making this a significant announcement for Netflix and Shondaland.
