We’ve known for some time that Bridgerton would be back for a fifth (and sixth) season, but now we finally know what the next instalments could look like. Just weeks away from the premiere of season four, and we’re turning our attention a little further into the future, with new details on exactly what – or who – the next storyline will focus on, and when it could hit our screens.
Everything we know about Bridgerton season five, below.
Which character will Bridgerton season five focus on?
Eloise Bridgerton stans, your time has (nearly) come. Most sources suggest that season five will adapt the events of the novel To Sir Phillip, With Love — meaning the spotlight will likely be on Eloise Bridgerton and her romantic journey with Sir Phillip Crane.
For those who haven’t read the book, it follows as Eloise begins a long-distance correspondence with Sir Phillip, a widowed father of two. Spoiler alert: their letters eventually lead to a proposal — and the novel climaxes when Eloise abandons social norms to travel and meet him in person.
Who plays Sir Philip Crane?
Actually, we’ve already been introduced to Sir Philip. His character was featured in season one, and was played by Scottish actor, Chris Fulton. Of course, Bridgerton has been known to occasionally re-cast characters, so there’s no word yet on whether Fulton will be back for season five.
When will filming begin?
Early reports suggest that cameras are slated to roll on Bridgerton season five in March 2026, with production once again set to take place across locations in the United Kingdom.
If the show follows its usual production timeline, there’ll be roughly eight months of filming, followed by a lengthy post-production period, which could point to a potential release sometime in spring or summer 2027. At this stage, however, Netflix hasn’t locked in an official premiere date, so take this information with a grain of salt.
What about season six?
If the series continues to track with the order of Julia Quinn’s novels, season six should belong to Francesca Bridgerton. Her book, When He Was Wicked, charts one of the more complex and emotionally layered romances in the series — and the show has already begun laying the groundwork.
In season three, Francesca marries John Stirling, the Earl of Kilmartin, only for the finale to introduce his cousin, Michaela (a gender-flipped version of Michael from the novel). Fans of the books will know this sets the stage for a love story marked by longing, grief, and unexpected connection — suggesting Bridgerton’s sixth season may be one of its most emotionally charged chapters yet.
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