Everything We Know About The Future Of Bridgerton, If You've Already Binged Season 4

Times may change and TV tastes evolve, but there’s something enduringly appealing about a period drama – especially when it’s one as doused in sauciness as Bridgerton.

Four seasons in, Netflix’s Regency romp is still going strong after raking in nearly 40 million views in the new series’ first four days alone, proving that there’s still a market for yearning and a well-crafted sex scene. 

If you’re all done with season four and wondering what the future holds for Bridgerton, we’ve done all the research to answer fans’ most burning questions.

Bridgerton has officially been renewed for two more seasons by Netflix, which will take us up to season 6. But with two more books and Bridgerton siblings left to take the spotlight after season 6 - it’s probable that won’t be the end (especially if Shonda Rhimes gets her way). 

Here’s everything we know so far…

When will Bridgerton season 5 be filmed?

Although there hasn’t been any official line on this yet, showrunner Jess Brownell teased that production on Bridgerton season 5 will begin “very soon” in an interview with Decider. 

This seems to tee up with recent unconfirmed reports claiming that filming would begin in March 2026.

When will Bridgerton season 5 be released?

That’s a trickier question to answer.

Again, Netflix hasn’t given any official indication on this yet – but based on the previous Bridgerton release pattern of there being around 18 months to two years between seasons, we could be looking at a release date of late 2027 or early 2028. 

Having said that, Jess has said she is keen to cut down the two-year gap between seasons, recently telling Radio Times that the creators never planned for what many fans deemed a lengthy wait.

“I think there’s only been a year and a half actually between season three and four,” she claimed. “And we are on track with season five so far, fingers crossed, to either meet or match that year and a half mark.”

“We’re always trying to keep the trains going faster and faster,” she added.

Which Bridgerton sibling will season 5 be about?

It’s already been confirmed that seasons five and six will follow Bridgerton sisters Eloise and Francesca played by Claudia Jessie and Hannah Dodd, respectively. As for which of them will go first and get their story told in season five, Jess is still currently keeping us all guessing. 

There’s a possible hint that it could be Eloise’s turn next in season four’s post-credit sequence, where she declares “I do love a wedding”.

Meanwhile, the death of John in season four also suggests that Francesca’s burgeoning relationship with Michaela could be the focus of the next run of episodes, too.

So far, Netflix hasn’t stayed entirely true to the order of the books Bridgerton is based on. 

While seasons one and two were faithful to the novels’ running order – following Daphne and then Anthony – the TV series switched the third and fourth stories to focus on Colin in season three and Benedict in season four.

Should Netflix decide to follow the books again, season five will follow Eloise. But for now we’ll have to wait and see…

How many seasons of Bridgerton have been confirmed by Netflix so far? 

Bridgerton has officially been renewed for two more seasons by Netflix, which will take us up to season 6. And with with two more books and Bridgerton siblings left to take the spotlight after season 6 - it’s probable that won’t be the end. 

What have the creators of Bridgerton said about the show’s future?

Creator and producer Shonda Rhimes has no qualms about sharing her plans for Bridgerton to run for “exactly eight” seasons. 

She’s also teased “a possibility for spin-offs”, which means as long as people are streaming Bridgerton, there could be a healthy future for the series. 

All four seasons of Bridgerton are streaming now on Netflix.