Netflix has officially announced the period drama Bridgerton will return for a fourth season in 2026. The company has not revealed the exact premiere date, but rumors are circulating it may drop as soon as January or as late as December. Stoking the speculation is the impending release of Season 4 tie-in novel An Offer from a Gentleman, which releases in the U.S. on January 6, 2026, and Australia on January 13, 2026. Book tie-ins have traditionally tracked closely with show release dates in the past—giving credibility to a January or February launch theory. While Netflix has not confirmed whether the new season will be divided into two, it’s an option based on recent streaming trends.
The premiere poster provides a glimpse of what’s to come. A new face in a glimmering silver ballgown grasps a mask, suggesting mystery, love, and transformation. And she is Sophie Baek, as portrayed by Korean-Australian actress Yerin Ha. Sophie is a lady’s maid with a dark history who goes undercover to the Bridgerton masquerade ball, and it leads to a fateful meeting.
This time, the focus is on Benedict Bridgerton, the second son of the family, played by Luke Thompson. He is one who is noted for his artistic nature and dislike for conformity. For years, Benedict has defied the pressure to settle down into marriage. But his universe is suddenly turned around after a fateful evening at the masquerade. Season 4 will take him through his whirlwind affair with Sophie, filled with passion, drama, and the Bridgerton signature.
With a fresh romantic partner, an enigmatic heroine, and a return to the decadent world of the ton, Bridgerton Season 4 is set to enthrall audiences all over again in early 2026.
