Summary:
- Bridget Jones 4 is officially confirmed to be underway, and is slated to release in February 2025.
- The fourth installment will be titled “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” the same as the novel.
- Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Emma Thompson will reprise their roles, while Colin Firth and Patrick Dempsey’s involvement remains uncertain.
It’s now official, Bridget Jones‘ fans: “Bridget Jones 4” is on its way, promising more delightful escapades from Renée Zellweger’s much-loved character. Bridget’s clumsy yet endearing journey began in 2001 with “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” a film that charmed its way into becoming a modern classic of the romantic comedy genre. Alongside Zellweger, the franchise has boasted talents like Colin Firth and Hugh Grant, making it a staple for rom-com aficionados.
According to Variety, the upcoming installment, titled “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” is gearing up with some familiar faces and exciting new additions. Zellweger is set to return as the iconic protagonist, with Hugh Grant and Emma Thompson also reprising their roles.
Chiwetel Ejiofor (Love, Actually) and Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) are the newcomers, adding fresh dynamics to the beloved franchise, however, their roles are not confirmed just yet.
Set to be directed by Michael Morris, the fourth film will be released exactly on Valentine’s Day in 2025 in theaters and streaming platform Peacock. If you are still unsure what to do next Valentine’s, binging “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” might not be a bad option.
This fourth film follows the success of “Bridget Jones’s Diary,” “Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason,” and “Bridget Jones’s Baby,” with the latter hitting screens in 2016. Based on Helen Fielding’s novels, the British franchise has not only captured hearts but also achieved impressive box office success, amassing over $760 million globally.
“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” draws from Fielding’s 2013 titular novel, which is also the fourth book written by the author. With the franchise’s consistent performance, expectations are high for this next chapter.
The return of Hugh Grant’s character, Daniel Cleaver, is particularly intriguing, considering he was absent from “Bridget Jones’s Baby” for disliking the script. Daniel was claimed dead in the threequel, only to be revealed to be alive at the end.
Meanwhile, the fate of Colin Firth‘s Mark Dancy and Patrick Dempsey’s Jack Qwant, Bridget’s other confidants, remains up in the air. The new movie is poised to explore Bridget’s life in her fifties, delving further into the themes of motherhood with her newborn son, William, as hinted at the conclusion of “Bridget Jones’s Baby” and within Fielding’s book.
As “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” inches closer to its 2025 debut, anticipation builds for more updates on what promises to be another heartwarming and hysterical addition to the Bridget Jones saga.
