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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale

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Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Teaser poster
Directed bySimon Curtis
Screenplay byJulian Fellowes
Based onDownton Abbey
by Julian Fellowes
Produced by
Starring
Edited byAdam Recht
Production
company
Distributed byFocus Features
Release date
  • 12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Many of the original franchise's cast members, who also appeared in the previous two films, will return. Paul Giamatti and Dominic West reprise their roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Guy Dexter from the previous film, respectively, while Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan join the cast.

Imelda Staunton, who portrays Maud, stated in March 2024 that a third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise was being planned, with the main cast set to return. Following the announcement of several cast members reprising their roles in May, filming took place that month and concluded in August. The official title was announced in March 2025. A teaser trailer was released in June 2025.

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled to be released by Focus Features on 12 September 2025.

Premise

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Follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. As the beloved cast of characters navigates how to lead Downton Abbey into the future, they must embrace change and welcome a new chapter.

Cast

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See also: List of Downton Abbey characters

Production

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In March 2024, Imelda Staunton, who portrays Maud, confirmed that a third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise was being planned, with the main cast returning.[1] In May, Paul Giamatti and Dominic West were announced to be reprising their roles as Harold Levinson and Guy Dexter respectively, alongside Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan in undisclosed roles.[2] On 27 March 2025, the title was revealed as Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.[3]

Filming

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Principal photography began on 13 May 2024 and wrapped in August.[2]

Release

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The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 12 September 2025.[4][5]

References

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  1. ^ Lee Lenker, Maureen (20 March 2024). "Downton Abbey will get a third and 'final' film, according to Imelda Staunton". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Tartaglione, Nancy (13 May 2024). "'Downton Abbey 3' Underway With Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola & More Joining Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  3. ^ Chitwood, Adam (27 March 2025). "'Downton Abbey 3' Gets a Fittingly Emotional Title". TheWrap. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
  4. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 June 2024). "'Downton Abbey 3' Opening Doors In Fall 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  5. ^ Rosseinsky, Katie (27 June 2024). "Downton Abbey 3 to be released much sooner than fans expected". The Independent. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
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