Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy

Bridget Jones Is Back: Get Ready to Cry into Your Big Pants!

The iconic Bridget Jones is returning to theatres on February 14, 2025! But hold onto your vodka shots, because the New Trailer Reveals an Absolutely Shocking Twist!

Break out the big pants and stock up on those vodka shots, because the lovelorn and endlessly relatable Bridget Jones is making her long-awaited return to our screens this February in the fourth installment of the cherished film franchise, "Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy." Renée Zellweger is back in action as our favourite clumsy, hopeless romantic, and it promises to be a rollercoaster of laughs and tears. For fans who have followed Bridget's misadventures since the early 2000s, the excitement is palpable, but so too is the trepidation following the recent release of the film’s trailer.

In a turn that has left many fans devastated, the trailer reveals the heart-wrenching news that Bridget's husband, Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth, has tragically passed away. Fans flooded social media with shock and disbelief, as many of us were not ready to embrace such a profound loss in the Bridget Jones universe. Still, true to her form, Bridget is determined to pick up the pieces of her life – diary in hand, of course – and navigate the murky waters of love and relationships in her signature awkward fashion. This shocking narrative twist brings a fresh yet bittersweet angle to the beloved character, reminding us that life – much like a packet of Tim Tams – doesn’t always go as planned.

The film promises to deliver a blend of heartfelt moments and laugh-out-loud comedy, as Bridget navigates the modern dating scene, likely with her usual flair for calamity. With the expected return of familiar faces and some new characters thrown in for good measure, anticipation is building ahead of the film’s release on Valentine’s Day, 2025. The romantic hijinks and emotional ups and downs are sure to resonate with audiences – after all, who hasn’t had their own Bridget moment of clumsiness and desire?

As if the plot weren’t engaging enough, fans are also keenly watching for the introduction of fresh themes and ideas in this new film, reflecting modern-day mishaps in dating. With the rise of apps like Tinder and Bumble, can we expect Bridget to dive headfirst into the world of online dating? One thing’s for certain: whether it’s heartache or hilarity, Bridget Jones is guaranteed to keep us entertained. So mark your calendars, Australia, and prepare those comfy pants; Bridget’s journey is about to take a new and unexpected turn!

Did you know? The original Bridget Jones film, released in 2001, was inspired by Helen Fielding’s column in The Independent? And get this – Renée Zellweger initially weighed about 20 pounds heavier than her normal weight to play the iconic character. Now that’s commitment!