Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
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| Directed by | Simon Curtis |
| Screenplay by | Julian Fellowes |
| Based on | Downton Abbey by Julian Fellowes |
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| Edited by | Adam Recht |
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| Distributed by | Focus Features |
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| Language | English |
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 Lady Maud Bagshaw in the previous film, 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.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled to be released by Focus Features on 12 September 2025.
Premise
Follows the Crawley family and their staff as they enter the 1930s. When Mary finds herself at the centre of a public scandal caused by her divorce and the family faces financial trouble, the entire household grapples with the threat of social disgrace. The Crawleys must embrace change as the staff prepare for a new chapter with the next generation leading Downton Abbey into the future. [1][2]
Cast
- Hugh Bonneville as Robert Crawley, 7th Earl of Grantham
- Laura Carmichael as Edith Pelham, Marchioness of Hexham, second daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham
- Jim Carter as Charlie Carson, former butler of the Crawley family and husband of Elsie Hughes
- Raquel Cassidy as Phyllis Baxter, lady's maid to Lady Grantham, and wife of Joseph Molesley
- Paul Copley as Albert Mason, a tenant farmer under the Crawleys, father of Daisy's first husband, William Mason & love interest of Beryl Patmore
- Brendan Coyle as John Bates, the valet of Lord Grantham and husband of Anna Bates
- Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Talbot, eldest daughter of Lord and Lady Grantham
- Kevin Doyle as Joseph Molesley, the local schoolteacher at Downton, former footman at Downton Abbey and husband of Phyllis Baxter
- Michael Fox as Andrew "Andy" Parker, former footman and current butler at Downton Abbey and husband of Daisy Parker
- Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates, lady's maid to Lady Mary and wife of John Bates
- Paul Giamatti as Harold Levinson, an American businessman and brother of Lady Grantham
- Harry Hadden-Paton as Herbert "Bertie" Pelham, 6th Marquess of Hexham and husband of Edith
- Robert James-Collier as Thomas Barrow, former butler at Downton Abbey, currently the housekeeper, dresser, and secret lover of Guy Dexter
- Allen Leech as Tom Branson, the widower of Lady Sybil, Lord and Lady Grantham's late youngest daughter, and husband of Lucy Smith, a distant cousin of the Crawley family
- Phyllis Logan as Elsie Hughes, the housekeeper at Downton Abbey and wife of Charlie Carson
- Elizabeth McGovern as Cora Crawley, Countess of Grantham
- Sophie McShera as Daisy Parker, assistant cook at Downton Abbey and wife of Andy Parker
- Lesley Nicol as Beryl Patmore, long-time cook at Downton Abbey
- Douglas Reith as Richard "Dickie" Grey, Lord Merton, a family friend of the Crawleys, godfather of Lady Mary, and second husband of Isobel
- Dominic West as Guy Dexter, an actor and secret lover of Thomas Barrow
- Penelope Wilton as Isobel Grey, Lady Merton and mother of Mary's late first husband Matthew Crawley
- Simon Russell Beale
- Arty Froushan
- Alessandro Nivola
- Joely Richardson
Production
In March 2024, Imelda Staunton, who portrayed Lady Maud Bagshaw in the film Downton Abbey: A New Era, confirmed that a third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise was being planned, with the main cast returning.[3] 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.[4] On 27 March 2025, the title was revealed as Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.[5]
Filming
Principal photography began on 13 May 2024 and wrapped in August.[4]
Release
The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 12 September 2025.[6][7]
As part of a long-term deal with Amazon Prime Video for live-action films from Universal and Focus, the film will first stream on Peacock for the first four months of the pay-TV window, before moving to Prime Video for the next ten, and returning to Peacock for the remaining four.[8][9]
References
- ^ "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale | Official Website". Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale | Official Website. Retrieved 30 June 2025.
- ^ Focus Features (30 June 2025). DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE - Official Trailer [HD] - Only in Theaters September 12. Retrieved 30 June 2025 – via YouTube.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Chitwood, Adam (27 March 2025). "'Downton Abbey 3' Gets a Fittingly Emotional Title". TheWrap. Retrieved 1 April 2025.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 June 2024). "'Downton Abbey 3' Opening Doors In Fall 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
- ^ Rosseinsky, Katie (27 June 2024). "Downton Abbey 3 to be released much sooner than fans expected". The Independent. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ Hayes, Dade (9 December 2021). "NBCUniversal's New Theatrical Window Scheme To Bring Films To Peacock After As Few As 45 Days Of Release". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on 9 December 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2021.
- ^ Holt, Kris (8 July 2021). "Amazon locks down some exclusive streaming rights for Universal movies". Engadget. Archived from the original on 8 July 2021. Retrieved 30 June 2025.