Everything we know about Bridgerton season 4 after new sneak peek drops

A new sneak peek of Bridgerton season 4 has dropped, with viewers getting a glimpse at our two new romantic leads for the popular Netflix regency period drama (and it's exactly what fans have been hoping for.)

The fourth season will focus on the second Bridgerton brother, the creative and carefree Benedict, as we see him finally find love - but it wouldn't be Bridgerton, without some gossip, drama and scandal along the way...

Here's everything you need to know about the highly anticipated season 4.

Who are the main leads for this season?

Our two leads, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) and Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha) for season four.Netflix

As mentioned, this season will focus on Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson) as he finds love with Sophie Baek (Yerin Ha).

We've previously watched as three of Benedict's siblings find love. In season one with Daphne Bridgerton (Phoebe Dynevor) and Simon Basset (Regé-Jean Page), season two with Anthony Bridgerton (Jonathan Bailey) and Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley), and season three with Colin Bridgeton (Luke Newton) and Penelope Featherington (Nicola Coughlan).

What is the storyline?

This season is based on the book An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn, the third book in the Bridgerton book series, with the plot echoing the Cinderella story but with a Bridgerton twist.

"Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down. That is, until an enthralling woman captures Benedict's attention at Violet Bridgerton's (Ruth Gemmell) masquerade ball," the Netflix plot synopsis reads.

What happened in the sneak peek?

In the teaser, we see a masked Benedict sporting an all black outfit, making his way through a busy masquerade ball and is taken aback when he sees Sophie, who is wearing a silver gown and mask, from across the room.

She doesn't see Benedict looking at her as she's too entranced by the grand chandelier, but is then interrupted when a man asks her to dance as a yearning Benedict continues to look on.

When will season 4 be released?

Netflix confirmed in the sneak peek that season 4 is coming next year in 2026, but the streaming giant hasn't confirmed the specific dates yet.

How have fans reacted to the sneak peek on social media?

Since the sneak peek dropped, Bridgerton fans couldn't contain their excitement as they shared their reactions on social media, while some weren't happy to learn they have to wait until next year for the episodes to drop.

"Real yearning coming to my screen," one person declared.

A second person said: "AHHHHHHHHH I CANT WAIT!!! MY SHOW IS BACK."

"Oh, they’re already making my heart swell in the best way. I love you, #Benophie. I do," a third person posted.

A fourth person commented: "2026?! y'all better put this out EXPEDITIOUSLY bc what do you mean benedict will be yearning?!??!?"

A user reacted: "They need to start moving like the Percy Jackson production team, there's no reason for season 8 to be in 2030."

Elsewhere, five Bridgerton locations you can visit in real life, and Sarah, Duchess of York says she is ‘game’ for Bridgerton cameo.

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