diff --git a/bindings/python/CHANGELOG.rst b/bindings/python/CHANGELOG.rst
index 2955f87f6..d12c0c577 100644
--- a/bindings/python/CHANGELOG.rst
+++ b/bindings/python/CHANGELOG.rst
@@ -1,6 +1,11 @@
 Changelog
 =========
 
+Changes in Version 1.18.0
+-------------------------
+
+- Bundle libmongocrypt 1.18.1 in release wheels.
+
 Changes in Version 1.17.0
 -------------------------
 
diff --git a/bindings/python/pymongocrypt/version.py b/bindings/python/pymongocrypt/version.py
index b32907d7a..fb9ea28f6 100644
--- a/bindings/python/pymongocrypt/version.py
+++ b/bindings/python/pymongocrypt/version.py
@@ -12,6 +12,6 @@
 # See the License for the specific language governing permissions and
 # limitations under the License.
 
-__version__ = "1.18.0.dev0"
+__version__ = "1.18.0"
 
 _MIN_LIBMONGOCRYPT_VERSION = "1.8.0"