With the end of 'Bridgerton' Season 4, it was the first time that the Netflix series included a post-credits scene to wrap up the season. Here's everything we know about 'Bridgerton' Season 5.
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Bridgerton Season 4's finale.
Bridgerton Season 4 has officially come to an end, and instead of slowing down the buzz around the show, fans are already discussing the possibilities in Season 5. After the final batch of 4 episodes dropped on Netflix on February 26, 2026, viewers barely got time to get over the 'Benedict' and 'Sophie Baek's' Cinderella-inspired love story before the speculations about Bridgerton Season 5 took over the internet. Who will lead the next season? Which Bridgerton sibling will get married in Season 5? And what does the post-credit scene in Season 4 mean? Well, while fans are in a deep theory mode, let's know everything we know about Bridgerton Season 5.
Although Netflix has officially confirmed that there will be Bridgerton Season 5 and 6, there is no announcement about the official release date for the new season. However, the production for the show is reportedly set to begin in March 2026 in the UK. Based on the show's typical filming and post-production schedule and industry estimates, Bridgerton Season 6 might drop around late 2027 or early 2028.
The show's executive producer, Shonda Rhimes, confirmed that their writers began work on the new season's script in late 2025 to map out the details and plotline. At the same time, the showrunner, Jess Brownell, has also expressed interest in decreasing the gap between seasons. In turn, his statement has increased the hopes of fans who cannot wait long to watch the new season, as they did for the previous two seasons.
The biggest mystery around Bridgerton Season 5 is definitely about who will lead the next season. Jess previously teased that Season 5 and Season 6 would focus on the Bridgerton sisters, 'Eloise' and 'Francesca'. But he was careful not to reveal the order, keeping the details about Season 5's lead under wraps. If we follow the order of Julia Quinn's novels, Season 5 will be based on To Sir Phillip, With Love, which is about 'Eloise Bridgerton', and will likely bring 'Sir Phillip Crane' into a larger role.
On the other hand, 'Francesca's storyline, inspired by When He Was Wicked, will focus on the tragic loss of 'John Stirling' and her budding bond with 'Michaela Stirling'. Although 'Francesca's grief is still fresh at the end of Season 4, it has made many fans speculate that Season 5 may focus on whether 'Eloise steps into the spotlight first. At the same time, Seasok 4 cleared that 'Francesca' is not pregnant, which mignt also bring the focus on her alleged infertility aspect in contrast to the book where she miscarries in the upcoming season. However, Netflix has kept the official announcement private.
Bridgerton Season 4's ending introduced a new development in the show's history by including a post-credit scene. Although the finale initially appeared to end without a wedding, viewers who stayed till the credits rolled were rewarded with 'Benedict' and 'Sophie's outdoor ceremony at My Cottage. When 'Benedict' stood at the aisle with his brother, 'Anthony', who told him he was proud of him for following his heart, 'Sophie' walked down the aisle surrounded by family and friends.
While fans finally got their fairy-tale conclusion, the makers teased audiences where 'Kate Bridgerton' asks, "Whose wedding do you think we will be attending next?" It immediately draws attention to both 'Eloise' and 'Francesca'. Notably, the former surprises everyone by admitting she loves weddings, in contrast to her earlier resistance to marriage. Whereas 'Francesca', who is still mourning 'John Stirling', says that she already had her great love, reflecting her emotional inability to form a new relationship.
Bridgerton Season 4's post-credit scene has left fans unsure who might lead Season 5. According to some news outlets, including Forbes, the makers deliberately created ambiguity to keep speculation alive until Netflix makes an official announcement. Who do you think will lead Bridgerton Season 5?
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