Overview

• Cast and creators walked the Leicester Square red carpet for the world premiere, with theatrical release set for Sept. 10 in France and Sept. 12 globally.
• The film positions Lady Mary’s divorce as a source of public disgrace as the Crawleys confront new financial trouble threatening their standing.
• Much of the original ensemble returns, joined by Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan.
• A formal tribute honors the late Maggie Smith, with her Dowager Countess memorialized in the film.
• Early notices from outlets including Deadline, The Independent and UPI praise an emotional send-off, and creator Julian Fellowes has suggested character spin-offs remain possible.