Global pop icon Bruno Mars is officially returning to the spotlight with his first solo album in nearly a decade—The Romantic, set to release on February 27, 2026. The announcement was made via Mars’ social media, where he also revealed that the first single from the project will be released this Friday, igniting excitement among fans worldwide. The Romantic marks his fourth solo studio album and his first since the critically acclaimed 24K Magic in 2016, which spawned massive hits and Grammy wins.

Despite the long gap between solo releases, Mars stayed musically active with chart-topping collaborations throughout 2024–25, including hits with Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK’s Rosé. Pre-orders are already live, and fans are buzzing about what could be one of Mars’ most romantic and defining albums yet.