Despite its chaotic telling of a single woman living in England, Bridget Jones’s Diary quickly became a comfort movie for people across the globe.
Bridget (Renee Zellweger) says what she feels even at the worst time, consumes a large amount of chardonnay and cigarettes, and is often hilariously inappropriate.
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“To Bridget, who cannot cook, but who we love… just as she is,” her eccentric friends would say.
One diary holds the many secrets and harsh truths of Bridget Jones, jotted down as she attempts to take control of her life as a thirty-something single woman in London. Whether you declare yourself a Mark Darcy (Colin Firth) girl or a Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant) lover, viewers stick around to watch Bridget Jones’s Diary for the hilarious star of the show – Bridget.
The 2001 romantic comedy was an adaptation of Helen Fielding’s best-selling series. Its success inspired the three-part on-screen franchise which included Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004) and Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016) in which Daniel Cleaver did not return but rather Patrick Dempsey as Jack Qwant.
But given Patrick was voted People’s 2023 Sexiest Man Alive, it certainly was not a loss for the Bridget Jones fans.
Now, a fourth instalment will arrive in 2025 titled, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. As we wait for it’s release, we’ve gather all the details including plot, cast and where you can watch the previous three films.
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What is the plot for Bridget Jones 4?
The film will follow Helen’s 2013 novel, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy which sees Bridget as a 51-year-old single mother to two children, all the while navigating online dating.
But it seems Bridget Jones has jumped on the age gap trend as Bridget’s eye is caught by two men, the age-appropriate Mr Wallaker, played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, and the charming 29-year-old Roxster, played by Leo Woodall.
But don’t worry, Daniel Cleaver still appears to making moves on Bridget. Speaking on the upcoming instalment, Hugh teased the plot in an interview with Extra.
“It’s the one with the most heart,” Hugh said before adding, “It’s very moving, but also very funny.”
Who is the cast?
Renee will reprise the character she “adores” alongside Hugh as their love rival characters. However, the trailer revealed Colin Firth who played Mark Darcy, will not be returning. In fact, Mark has been killed off!
There is a light at the end of the tunnel as fans will see some other cast members return including Jim Broadbent as Bridget’s dad, James Callis as Tom, Shirley Henderson as Jude, Gemma Jones as Bridget’s mum, and Sallly Phillips as Shazzer.
Other cast members for Mad About The Boy include Emma Thompson, Celia Imrie, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Joanna Scanlan, Neil Pearson and more.
When does Bridget Jones 4 release?
It has been eight years since the release of the third Bridget Jones movie. Now, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy will premiere on February 14, 2025.
However, the trailer has suggested the fourth movie will not go to the cinema, but rather will the hit streaming giant Peacocke immediately. As for which streaming platform it will launch on in Australia remains unknown.
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Where to watch all the Bridget Jones movies in Australia?
Whether it feels like years or just yesterday since you watched Bridget Jones, the news of a fourth film is making us feel reminiscent.
For Australian residents, Bridget Jones’s Diary and Bridget Jones’s Baby is available to stream on Binge. Meanwhile Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason is available to stream on Apple TV.
Stream Bridget Jones’s Diary and Bridget Jones’s Baby now on BINGE with a 7-day free trial. Subscribe here.
Stream Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason now on Apple TV+ with a 7 day free trial. Subscribe here.
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