Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025)

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy proves a worthy installment in the series as it finds a delicate balance between nostalgia and fresh starts. It offers the typical fan service in its callbacks, references, and nostalgia while keeping up the series' witty, humorous tone. However, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy also goes beyond the typical rom-com as it delves into topics of grief, parenting, and complex relationships. Renée Zellweger is as fantastic as ever, offering fans a truly worthy sendoff to the character they've spent decades following. Ultimately, it's a must-see for franchise fans.

Renée Zellweger reprises her role as the titular character in Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy. But this time, she has a lot more to deal with than relationship troubles. She now faces the challenges of being a single parent after her husband's untimely death. Desperate to get her life back to normal, Bridget soon finds herself in a very familiar love triangle. At its core, the film is an uplifting story about love, loss, and second chances. Zellweger shines as the lovable yet ditzy Bridget with the help of a stellar supporting cast. The movie is a must-see for long-time fans and newcomers.