The new season of Bridgerton (Season 4) is rolling out in two parts on Netflix: Part 1 on January 29, 2026 and Part 2 on February 26, 2026.

Quick Scoop

  • Part 1 release date: January 29, 2026.
  • Part 2 release date: February 26, 2026.
  • Streaming home: Netflix, worldwide.
  • Season length: 8 episodes total, split 4 and 4 across the two drops.
  • Focus this season: Benedict Bridgerton’s romance with Sophie, in a Cinderella-style masquerade-ball love story.

Why it’s trending right now

Fans have been buzzing because Season 4 continues the show’s pattern of split releases, which means two mini “events” about a month apart instead of a single binge drop. Forum posts and entertainment news sites are full of speculation about how closely Benedict and Sophie’s arc will follow the books and how the class-divide angle will play out on screen.

“So we’re getting another split season… which means twice the cliffhangers and twice the wait between drops.” — sentiment seen often in fan discussions.

What you can expect story-wise

  • A central masquerade ball meet-cute between Benedict and Sophie that kicks off the season’s main romance.
  • Strong Cinderella vibes: Sophie is a lady’s maid navigating a sharp class divide as she falls for a Bridgerton.
  • Eight episodes of Regency drama, gossip and ton politics structured to build a big mid-season pause between Part 1 and Part 2.

Quick HTML table of key dates

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Part Release date Episodes Where to watch
Season 4 – Part 1 January 29, 2026First 4 episodesNetflix
Season 4 – Part 2 February 26, 2026Final 4 episodesNetflix
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