Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is now streaming exclusively on Peacock, bringing back everyone’s favorite clumsy romantic, Bridget Jones. This fourth—and final—chapter in the Bridget Jones series hit the platform on February 13, 2025, giving U.S. fans a fresh dose of laughs, love, and relatable chaos. Whether you’ve followed Bridget since day one or you’re just jumping in, here’s what you need to know about the movie and how to watch it.
What Is Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy About?
Renée Zellweger is back as Bridget Jones, and this time, she’s facing life as a widowed single mom. Based on Helen Fielding’s 2013 novel, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy picks up four years after the death of her husband, Mark Darcy (Colin Firth). Bridget is raising two young kids while working as a screenwriter and trying to figure out dating all over again. Directed by Michael Morris and written by Helen Fielding, Dan Mazer, and Abi Morgan, the movie mixes humor with heartfelt moments.
New characters shake things up for Bridget. There’s Roxster (Leo Woodall), a younger guy she meets on Tinder, and Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a teacher at her kids’ school who catches her eye. Oh, and Hugh Grant returns as Daniel Cleaver, the smooth-talking charmer from her past. Want a preview? You can watch the official trailer on YouTube to see Bridget stumble through love and life once more.
How to Watch Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy on Peacock
If you’re in the U.S., Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is only available on Peacock. Unlike the earlier films, it didn’t hit theaters stateside—instead, it launched straight to streaming on February 13, 2025. To watch, you’ll need a Peacock subscription. Here’s what you can choose from:
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- Peacock Premium: $7.99 per month (with ads)
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- Peacock Premium Plus: $13.99 per month (no ads)
You can also grab an annual plan if you want to save a bit. Head to the Peacock website or download the app to sign up and start watching. Peacock’s got tons of other stuff too, like The Office and live sports, so it’s worth checking out.
International Release: In Theaters Outside the U.S.
Not in the U.S.? You might get to see Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy on the big screen. The movie opened in theaters internationally on February 13, 2025. Look up your local theater listings to find showtimes near you.
A Quick Look Back at the Bridget Jones Franchise
The Bridget Jones series kicked off with Bridget Jones’s Diary in 2001, and it was a huge hit, raking in over $280 million worldwide. Renée Zellweger’s spot-on performance even landed her an Oscar nod. The follow-ups—Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason in 2004 and Bridget Jones’s Baby in 2016—kept the story going, though Baby didn’t pull in as much at the U.S. box office. That might be part of why this latest film skipped theaters here.
Why Did Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy Go Straight to Streaming?
Unlike its predecessors, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy didn’t get a theatrical release in the U.S. Instead, it went right to Peacock. This move lines up with a growing trend: romantic comedies are finding a cozy home on streaming services. It’s an easy way to reach tons of viewers without betting on theater turnout, and it seems to suit how people watch movies these days.