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Will there be a season 5 for Bridgerton?

Yes, Bridgerton season 5 is on its way! Reports suggest filming could begin in spring 2026 in England, which will give the new episode that airy, pastel aesthetic the show has become known for.

When is Bridgerton season 5 coming out?

We don't have an official release date, but if the show really does begin filming in the spring of 2026, we could see it a year later. Filming takes around 8 months, and in the past the show dropped over a year after filming wrapped (season 2 premiered in March 2022 after filming wrapped in November 2021, and season 3 premiered in May 2024 after filming ended in March 2023).

So all in all, we could see Bridgerton season 5 in 2027, or even 2028 if they keep up the 2-year cycle.

Is Bridgerton season 5 about Eloise?

Shonda Rhimes hasn't officially told us who will be the central love story in Bridgerton season 5, but all signs are pointing to Eloise. Author Julia Quinn posted on Instagram teasing that we'll see Eloise's love story soon. In the photo collage (captioned "Looking back… and looking ahead"), Julia Quinn asks actress Claudia Jessie if she's read the books, and Claudia replies, "I know everything."

Fans took this as a sign that Eloise's story is up next, commenting everything from "OH MY GOD ITS HAPPENINGGG" to "We are so close to the Philoise era! I can’t wait! But first wishing Benophie a successful release too."

Plus there's the fact Luke Newton went viral for teasing Luke Thompson and Claudia for stepping into the spotlight. "[Nicola Coughlan and I] were really lucky that it felt like we had two years to prep for it, we knew that we were next," he says during BuzzFeed's puppy interview. "So getting to watch the [other leads] was a real treat actually."

Then, he turns to Claudia (Eloise Bridgerton) and says, "You had that as well, to be fair."

Claudia just plays it off, exclaiming, "I don't know what you've been saying for the last five minutes!" While this could just be referencing the fact that Claudia — and the rest of the Bridgerton family actors — are prepping for their own seasons, it does feel a bit on the nose.

What is Bridgerton season 5 about?

If Bridgerton season 5 is about Eloise, it'll follow the plot of To Sir Phillip, With Love. The somber Sir Phillip and chatty Eloise Bridgerton aren't exactly a match made in Heaven. But when unexpected first impressions lead to an engagement, they soon realize they might have been meant for each other all along.

Who's in the Bridgerton season 5 cast?

The Bridgerton season 5 cast is sure to include all our favorites, but stay tuned for some new faces too! So far, Bridgerton stars:

• Jonathan Bailey as Lord Anthony Bridgerton
• Ruth Gemmell as Lady Violet Bridgerton
• Florence Hunt as Hyacinth Bridgerton
• Claudia Jessie as Eloise Bridgerton
• Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton
• Luke Thompson as Benedict Bridgerton
• Will Tilston as Gregory Bridgerton
• Hannah Dodd as Francesca Bridgerton Stirling
• Simone Ashley as Kate Sharma Bridgerton
• Daniel Francis as Marcus Anderson
• Masali Baduza as Michaela Stirling
• Victor Alli as John Stirling
• Yerin Ha as Sophie Baek
• Chris Fulton as Sir Phillip Crane
• Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington Bridgerton
• Adjoa Andoh as Lady Agatha Danbury
• Julie Andrews as the voice of Lady Whistledown
• Jessica Madsen as Cressida Cowper
• Harriet Cains as Philippa Featherington Finch
• Bessie Carter as Prudence Featherington Dankworth
• Polly Walker as Portia Featherington
• Golda Rosheuvel as Queen Charlotte
• Emma Naomi as Alice Mondrich
• Martins Imhangbe as Will Mondrich
• Hugh Sachs as Brimsley

What is the 5th Bridgerton book?

The fifth Bridgerton book is called To Sir Phillip, With Love, and is about Eloise and Phillip Crane's love story.