The Romantic (album)

The Romantic is the fourth solo studio album and fifth overall by the American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, released by Atlantic Records on February 27, 2026. It marks his first album in more than four years following the collaborative album An Evening with Silk Sonic (2021) with Anderson .Paak as Silk Sonic, as well as his first solo album in over nine years since 24K Magic (2016). Mars primarily composed the album with past collaborator and An Evening with Silk Sonic producer D'Mile; other returning collaborators include Philip Lawrence, Brody Brown, and James Fauntleroy.

The Romantic was supported by the release of two singles, including "I Just Might" on January 9, 2026, and "Risk It All" on February 27, 2026. The former debuted at the top of the US Billboard Hot 100. A concert tour in support of the album the Romantic Tour is scheduled from April to October 2026, featuring 71 shows across North America and Europe. The album received generally favorable reviews from critics, who primarily praised Mars' vocals, though some were divided on its lyricism, finding it less original than his previous work. The album peaked atop the Billboard 200 and Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums US charts while also reaching number one in Canada and the top ten in Australia, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.