• Comedy
• Drama
• Romance

Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy 2025

Set several years after Bridget Jones’s Baby, the film finds Bridget Jones in her early 50s—now a widowed single mother of two, coping with the tragic death of Mark Darcy (her husband). As she rebuilds her life, she juggles parenting, work, and navigating the modern world of dating apps, influencers, and unexpected suitors. Bridget struggles with grief, loneliness, and the feeling of being "past it"—but soon finds herself torn between two very different men: "Roxster" (Leo Woodall), a charming, much younger tech-savvy man she meets online, and Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor), her son’s reserved, thoughtful schoolteacher.At the same time, Daniel Cleaver (Hugh Grant)—long presumed dead—returns with a surprising, redemptive arc. His reappearance throws Bridget’s emotions into further chaos.📅 Release Info Premiered on Peacock in the U.S. around February 13–14, 2025 (Valentine’s weekend), while international audiences saw it theatrically—with France debuting on February 12 and UK/Ireland on February 13 . In India, it’s available to stream via VOD platforms or possibly Hulu’s international offerings (where Peacock isn’t available).💰 Box Office & Critics Surprisingly strong UK box office, topping the charts in early 2025—even outperforming major titles like Captain America . It grossed over £50 million (~US $60M) in the UK alone, and $103M+ internationally, for around $140M total on a roughly $50M budget . Critics responded favorably: Rotten Tomatoes scores ranged between 86–88%, and Metacritic hovered around 72 . Reviews appreciated its emotional depth and mature themes, with Bridget portrayed as “sharper, wiser and funnier” .🎬 UK & Ireland Here’s a detailed look at the box office performance of Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025): The film opened February 14–16, 2025, setting a record for the biggest romantic‑comedy opening ever in the UK and Ireland with £10.2 million in just three days . Including preview screenings, it grossed approximately £12.3 million in its first weekend, or about £11.8 million over the first four days . In its second weekend (Feb 21–23), it added £6.9 million, bringing the total UK/Ireland haul to £27.3 million after just two weekends . By the end of February (Feb 7 to Mar 6), the film had accumulated £38.3 million, making it the top-performing film in the UK/Ireland for February 2025 and the first half of that year . It is on pace to surpass £48.2 million, the total made by Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016), making it the highest-grossing entry in the franchise in this region .🌍 Global Box Office Internationally (outside the US), the film earned $35.5 million during its opening weekend across 71 countries, with major markets including the UK/Ireland (~$14.8M), Australia, and France . By the second weekend, total global box office had grown to $67.6 million, with strong performance in key overseas territories . Ultimately, the film grossed approximately $139.6 million worldwide on an estimated budget of around $50 million .😊 Audience Takeaways Many fans found it unexpectedly emotional and satisfying—a worthy finale to Bridget’s journey."It was so emotional… up there with Bridget Jones’s Diary""So many heartfelt callbacks… it felt like closure" However, some viewers criticized the younger romantic lead’s chemistry with Bridget as underwhelming or forced . Others felt the tone was overly sentimental or exaggerated in places—pacing felt inconsistent and certain jokes about technology felt dated .✅ Conclusion Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy (2025) serves as a heartfelt and mature finale to the beloved Bridget Jones saga. With Renée Zellweger’s emotional return, a thoughtful mix of humor and grief, and themes of modern love, parenting, and reinvention, the film resonated with longtime fans and critics alike. It’s a poignant send-off that honors Bridget’s legacy—still flawed, still funny, and now wiser than ever. Read More

• 2025
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