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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale Nears Release With Emotional Farewell Teased

Fresh interviews cast the movie as a character-led farewell in the 1930s.

Overview

  • The third and final Downton film opens in UK cinemas on 12 September 2025.
  • Trailers and cast interviews spotlight Lady Mary’s divorce becoming a public scandal that threatens her succession as the family confronts mounting money pressures.
  • Director Simon Curtis calls the film a loving portrait of the ensemble and praises what he describes as the greatest group of British actors, bolstered by notable guest stars.
  • Promotion highlights a respectful tribute to the late Maggie Smith’s Dowager Countess without revealing story details.
  • Creator Julian Fellowes questions BAFTA’s recognition of the franchise and says selective character spin-offs could be considered.