Overview

• The PG-rated, 123-minute film launches globally in cinemas on Sept. 12 under director Simon Curtis.
• Set in 1930, the story centers on Lady Mary’s high-profile divorce and the Crawleys’ financial uncertainties as the series leans into themes of change and succession.
• The movie reunites the ensemble, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery and Elizabeth McGovern, and introduces figures such as Noël Coward (Arty Froushan) and Gus Sambrook (Alessandro Nivola).
• The production acknowledges the death of Dame Maggie Smith with on-screen tributes and references to her character’s enduring influence.
• Early reception skews favorable, with strong audience enthusiasm and high aggregate audience scores reported alongside varied critic reviews.