Hi, I am the release manager for the 4.1.2 bug fix release. The proposed release plan is available at https://cwiki.apache.org/confluence/display/KAFKA/Release+Plan+4.1.2.
There are currently no outstanding blockers or critical fixes. The code freeze date will be Wednesday 11 February 2026. The first release candidate will be shortly after that. Please let me know if you have any questions or fixes that you would like to include. Thanks, Andrew
