“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy” is a 2025 romantic comedy and the fourth installment in the Bridget Jones film series. Directed by Michael Morris and based on Helen Fielding’s 2013 novel, the film continues Bridget Jones’s journey as she navigates life as a widow and single mother.
Plot Summary: Following the untimely death of her husband, Mark Darcy, Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) faces the challenges of single parenthood while re-entering the dating scene. Supported by her friends and family, she encounters a younger man and forms an unexpected connection with her son’s science teacher, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant).
Release Information: The film premiered in France on February 12, 2025, and was released in the United States on Peacock and in UK cinemas on February 13, 2025.
Critical Reception: Critics have praised the film, with Rotten Tomatoes noting, “A bittersweet romp about new beginnings with another sparkling turn by Renée Zellweger, Mad About the Boy gracefully closes the book on Bridget Jones’ diary.”
