Overview

• The film opens in theaters on Sept. 12 as the saga’s concluding chapter, though some cast and creatives have suggested the story could continue in prequels or spin-offs.
• Set in the early 1930s, the new chapter follows Lady Mary facing a public divorce scandal as the Crawleys confront financial pressure.
• Early notices from Radio Times, Empire and TheWrap describe a pleasant, character-focused send-off and note an on-screen dedication to the late Dame Maggie Smith.
• NBC aired a one-hour reunion special on Sept. 10, with a next-day stream on Peacock, featuring cast conversations and an exclusive scene from the film.
• NBCUniversal says combined viewing of all six seasons and the first two films on Peacock more than doubled in July–August compared with March–May, marking record franchise levels on the service.