HBO has released the official trailer for Season 4 of The Gilded Age, promising another round of power struggles, family tensions, and high-society drama. Created by Downton Abbey mastermind Julian Fellowes, the hit period drama returns with eight new episodes and a cast featuring some of Broadway’s most celebrated performers.

The new season premieres Sunday, November 1, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, with episodes also available to stream on HBO Max.

Bertha Russell’s Rise Comes at a Price

The Season 4 trailer hints at the consequences of Bertha Russell’s efforts to reshape New York society. Her ambitions have changed the social landscape, but success has come at a cost—and now her family must face the fallout.

Meanwhile, Agnes van Rhijn sees an opportunity to reclaim her place in society, setting the stage for renewed rivalries and shifting alliances. Marian is determined to forge a new path for herself, while Peggy faces the challenge of winning acceptance from her future in-laws.

As the characters navigate a changing social order, the new season promises to explore the price of ambition, the pressures of family expectations, and the complications that come with pursuing a place among the elite.

The season’s central warning captures the drama ahead: in this new era, you must be careful what you wish for.

A Star-Studded Cast Returns

The Gilded Age continues to bring together an impressive ensemble of screen and stage talent. Returning cast members include Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, Taissa Farmiga, Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Ben Ahlers, and Audra McDonald.

The ensemble also features Brian Stokes Mitchell, Kelli O’Hara, Donna Murphy, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Debra Monk, Kristine Nielsen, Jordan Donica, and Hattie Morahan, alongside performers including Dylan Baker, Jim Gaffigan, Dennis Haysbert, Dallas Roberts, Andrew Burnap, Elizabeth Marvel, Adrienne Warren, and Phylicia Rashad.

With its blend of acclaimed dramatic performers and Broadway veterans, the series continues to make its expansive ensemble one of its defining strengths.

‘The Gilded Age’ Cast to Release a Christmas Album

The Season 4 trailer arrives alongside another project bringing the show’s musical talent together. The cast will contribute to Voices of the Gilded Age: The Christmas Album, a collection featuring beloved holiday classics and original songs.

Among the announced performances, Brian Stokes Mitchell will sing “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year,” while Christine Baranski will perform “We Need a Little Christmas.”

The holiday album offers another opportunity for the cast’s Broadway stars to showcase their musical talents beyond the period drama, adding a festive companion to the series’ return.

When Does ‘The Gilded Age’ Season 4 Premiere?

Season 4 of The Gilded Age premieres Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO. The eight-episode season will also be available on HBO Max.

With Bertha’s social ambitions facing new consequences, Agnes preparing to reclaim her standing, and Marian and Peggy navigating major personal changes, the upcoming season looks set to deliver another compelling chapter of the acclaimed historical drama.

Watch the official trailer for The Gilded Age Season 4 ahead of its November premiere.

Source: Compiled from various sources