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Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, which marks the conclusion of Renée Zellweger’s portrayal of the beloved character, is set to be available for digital streaming soon.
This film is the fourth installment in the iconic series, inspired by Helen Fielding’s popular novels. Zellweger first embodied the role in Bridget Jones’s Diary in 2001 and returned for a sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, in 2004.
After a decade-long gap, she reprised her role in 2016 with Bridget Jones’s Baby and again in 2025 with Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. This latest narrative follows Bridget as she navigates the dating world anew, finding herself torn between a younger man and her son’s science teacher.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy will be released on premium video on demand starting Tuesday, May 13. Although specific pricing details have yet to be disclosed, new movies typically range from $19.99 for purchase and $14.99 to $24.99 to rent for a 48-hour period.
The film is expected to be accessible on various digital platforms, including AppleTV, Fandango at Home, and Prime Video.
Having premiered on Peacock on February 13, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy continues to be available for subscribers on the NBC Universal streaming service.
Audience and Critical Reception of ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’
Although Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy first launched on Peacock in the United States, it had an international theatrical release, garnering an impressive $124.6 million against a production budget of $50 million, excluding prints and advertising costs, according to The Numbers.
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an 88% “fresh” rating from critics based on 116 reviews, while audience members have rated it 76% “fresh” on the Popcornmeter, with over 500 verified ratings.
The critical consensus on RT claims: “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.”
Directed by Michael Morris and rated R, the film boasts an impressive cast, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Jim Broadbent, Gemma Jones, and Isla Fisher.
The screenplay for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy was co-written by Helen Fielding, Abi Morgan, and Dan Mazer. Fans can look forward to its PVOD availability on May 13.
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