Bridget Jones 4 Shatters Records with Biggest UK Romcom Opening Ever
Alright, let’s talk about Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy —the latest installment in the beloved romcom franchise that just made history at the UK box office. This fourth film in the series has pulled in a staggering $14.9 million (£11.8 million) over its opening weekend, making it the highest-grossing romcom debut in UK history. That’s right—it even beat the previous record held by Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason , which had an $8.1 million opening. Talk about an upgrade!
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What makes this even more impressive is that Mad About the Boy didn’t just outdo its own franchise—it surpassed the launch of some major Hollywood hits, including Oppenheimer . It became Working Title’s best-ever opening and landed as Universal’s 11th biggest UK debut, trailing just behind Jurassic World Dominion . That’s some serious box office power for our favorite diary-keeping, wine-loving heroine!
The movie, starring Renée Zellweger , finds Bridget in a whole new chapter of her life—widowed and navigating life as a single mom while juggling the attention of two new suitors, played by Leo Woodall and Chiwetel Ejiofor . The film has been a massive success across Europe, Australia, and Mexico, but interestingly, in the US, it skipped theaters altogether and went straight to streaming on Peacock.
Another cool detail? BBC Wales journalist Dan Heard actually appears in the film! He landed a small role as a reporter after being recommended by a friend in casting. Even though his scene lasts just about two minutes, the experience was surreal for him—especially since he had to keep it a secret from his own parents!
While Mad About the Boy didn’t quite surpass the incredible £18.5 million opening of Barbie , it still dominated the UK box office, accounting for 45% of the total weekend revenue . It even gave cinema chain Everyman their biggest three-day opening ever, beating out No Time to Die . That’s a lot of people coming out to see Bridget’s latest adventure!
So, if you haven’t seen it yet, what are you waiting for? Whether you’re a long-time fan or just looking for a feel-good romcom, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy is clearly the movie to watch right now!
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