Overview

• Elizabeth McGovern says she is “over” the franchise and “ready to move on,” even as creator Julian Fellowes has said “never say never” about future installments.
• Phyllis Logan calls ending the 15‑year run the right decision and says fans will be satisfied, though the goodbye came with “slight regret.”
• The story is set in the 1930s, with Lady Mary drawn into public scandal and the household facing financial strain, according to the official synopsis.
• A one‑hour special, Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale, airs on NBC on 10 September at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streams on Peacock the next day.
• The film will play in selected cinemas, with Thirsk’s Ritz Cinema confirming a two‑week booking from 12 September, as Simon Curtis returns to direct the reunited ensemble.