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Bridgerton Season 4 will focus on Benedict Bridgerton’s romance with Sophie Baek.
The season will have eight episodes and is expected in India in 2026.
Fans can expect a fresh ensemble cast with both returning faces and new characters.
Netflix has confirmed that Bridgerton Season 4 will be globally available, including in India, in 2026. The exact release date in India is yet to be announced, but it is expected to be towards the end of the year.
The new season will follow the love story of Benedict Bridgerton, making it a highly anticipated series for fans of The Viscount. Fans can expect romance, drama, and intrigue as the story unfolds. The show's signature charm and wit are likely to continue in this upcoming season.
Showrunner Jess Brownell and Shonda Rhimes have confirmed that the Bridgerton Season 4 plot is based on the fourth Bridgerton novel, featuring a Cinderella-style plot structure and events unfolding at a masquerade ball within the context of romantic love. Like previous seasons, the season will consist of eight episodes.
It involves a twist to the tale. Benedict encounters Yerin Ha, who plays Sophie Baek, at a fancy ball. Sophie conceals her real status as a maid. Their love affair defies the social rules of Brighton's high society. Be prepared to experience the same dose of intrigue, sex appeal, and melodrama that fans love.
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Netflix has made no official announcements, but filming is scheduled to begin in September 2024, and production is expected to last approximately nine months. Using previous release schedules, Season 3 is expected to premiere nine days after the tie-in book releases, and the series is likely to premiere in January or February 2026.
Indian netizens can expect a global release on Netflix. The streaming platform typically releases new seasons simultaneously worldwide.
The core cast returns:
Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton.
Yerin Ha debuts as Sophie Baek.
Jonathan Bailey, Nicola Coughlan, and Luke Newton return.
New additions to the Bridgerton Season 4 cast include:
Michelle Mao as Rosamund Li.
Isabella Wei as Posy Li.
Katie Leung as Lady Araminta Gun.
Other returning characters from the Bridgerton family and society will bring depth and continuity. Notably, Simone Ashley’s Kate Sharma remains unconfirmed. Fans await clarification on her return.
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Production commenced in September 2024. The production will take place over almost nine months, which is longer than usual for a season.
The production team started writing in May 2024, indicating a slow and meticulous process. The show continues to deliver its signature grand attire, Regency backdrop, and refined camerawork.
The season focuses on Benedict's personality. Showrunner Brownell promises a fairy-tale romance but also promises realism.
Season 3 took the streaming charts after 165 million viewers watched it over the first weekend.
As of early 2025, it was the sixth-most-watched Netflix show.
Season 4 will continue to ride on this wave by introducing new storylines and a novel love story.
New Romance: Benedict has a story full of social and emotional depth.
Multicultural Casting: Sophie Baek adds diversity and contemporary style.
High Production Value: Sets, costumes, and storyline still set the bar.
Bridgerton 2026 Season 4 is expected to be a highly anticipated episode. It is the promise of romance, suspense, and awesome visuals. The release of Season 4 next year (2026), following up on Benedict and Sophie, will be both new and yet based on what has gone before.
Indian and international audiences can mark their calendars. This upcoming season promises to be full of heightened emotion, a regency-style fans crave. Sit tight for tea, gossip, and large entrances in the next ballroom drop of the Ton.
