Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy – Release Date, Cast, Trailer & Everything We Know

Yes, dearest readers, Rom-Coms really are back!

The beloved Bridget Jones series is back with a fresh storyline, nearly a decade after the last installment, Bridget Jones’s Baby.

Fans of Helen Fielding’s iconic character will once again follow Bridget as she navigates the ups and downs of life. This time, she’s a single mother stepping back into the dating scene in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

When is the Rom-Com Releasing?

Fans of romance will get their fix just in time for Valentine’s Day, as Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is scheduled for release on February 14, 2025.

The movie will enjoy a dual release, showing in theaters worldwide and streaming on Peacock for U.S. audiences. With its predecessor, Bridget Jones’s Baby, premiering in 2016, this release marks a long-awaited return for a series that first won hearts in 2001.

Set to premiere in early 2025, this rom-com is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and a few surprises, making it a must-watch for both loyal fans and newcomers.

Who Stars in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy?

Renée Zellweger returns in her beloved role as Bridget, once again capturing her mix of vulnerability, wit, and charm. Fans have eagerly awaited Zellweger’s reprisal of the role that originally won their hearts.

However, Colin Firth’s character, Mark Darcy, will not appear, as he has passed away in the storyline, though he may appear in flashbacks. Joining the cast are new characters who shake up Bridget’s life:

Chiwetel Ejiofor as Mr. Wallaker, a charismatic professor who catches Bridget’s attention. Leo Woodall as Roxster, a younger, unconventional love interest who brings a fresh dynamic to Bridget’s dating life.

Isla Fisher as Rebecca, Bridget’s neighbor. Returning cast members include Jim Broadbent and Gemma Jones as Bridget’s supportive parents. This blend of familiar and new faces promises a refreshing yet nostalgic feel.

Is There a Trailer?

Yes, Peacock has released a full trailer, dropping hints around Bridget’s new chapter. The trailer begins with Bridget still mourning Mark’s loss, humorously highlighting her friends’ well-meaning attempts to “help” her back into the dating field.

As expected, Bridget is hesitant, but finds herself charmed by two very different men: the stable, reliable Mr. Wallaker and the spontaneous, youthful Roxster.

This new installment has already generated excitement as it captures the heart and humor of previous films while updating Bridget’s story for a new era.

Why Is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Worth Watching?

Bridget Jones continues to be one of the most relatable characters in rom-com history, and her enjoyable journey in Mad About the Boy adds contemporary layers as she’s now found facing a world that is far from what it was when she lived her last love story.

For fans who have known her since the early 2000s, the film promises nostalgia and a reunion with a character who has only aged on the outer shell and yet continues to be inherently Bridget at heart.

Why Do We Love Bridget Jones?

As both old and new characters make appearances throughout the rom-com classic revamp, fans are sure to keep falling in love with each little move of Bridget and Mr. Wallaker as long as the credits don’t start rolling.

Already garnering worldwide attention, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy offers just the right form of entertainment and love especially when needed – Valentines!

Final Thoughts

The rom-com promises love, humor, smiles, tears, and plenty of emotions throughout for everyone.

With a charm that has carried itself throughout the early 2000s, and a heartwarming touch we all love so much, Bridget Jones is really back!

About Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is an upcoming romantic comedy film directed by Michael Morris from a screenplay by Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer and Abi Morgan. The sequel to Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016) and the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series, it is based on the 2013 novel by Fielding.

Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth and Emma Thompson reprise their roles as Bridget Jones, Daniel Cleaver, Mark Darcy and Doctor Rawlings, respectively, from previous installments, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Isla Fisher, Josette Simon, Nico Parker and Leila Farzad joining the cast.

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is scheduled to be released in the United States on the streaming service Peacock on 13 February 2025 and internationally in theaters by Universal Pictures on 14 February 2025.