'Downton Abbey' Bids a Grand Farewell—With One Last Trip to the Big Screen
For more than a decade, audiences around the world have followed the trials, triumphs, and tightly buttoned secrets of the Crawley family and their devoted staff. Now, as the final chapter of this global phenomenon arrives, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale promises a sendoff worthy of its title.
Focus Features will release the film in theaters nationwide on Friday, September 12, inviting fans to experience the beloved estate's last curtain call on the biggest screens available. For the eager and the sentimental, early screenings in Dolby Cinema and other premium large formats begin Tuesday, September 10, with tickets available now at DowntonAbbey.com.
Set in the 1930s, The Grand Finale finds Lady Mary navigating the glare of public scandal while the family faces mounting financial uncertainty. As the walls close in and the future grows murky, the Crawleys must reckon with change once again—this time with the next generation poised to lead Downton into a new era.
Directed by Simon Curtis and penned by series creator and Academy Award® winner Julian Fellowes, the film reunites its sprawling, star-studded cast: Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Laura Carmichael, and Phyllis Logan, among others. Newcomers—including Paul Giamatti, Dominic West, Joely Richardson, and Alessandro Nivola—add fresh energy to the richly layered ensemble.
Produced by Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, and Liz Trubridge, and executive produced by Nigel Marchant, the film marks a carefully crafted farewell to a show that redefined period drama for a new generation.
Yes, it’s the end—but don’t fret. If the Crawleys have taught us anything, it’s that dignity, determination, and a well-cut dinner jacket can carry a family through almost anything.
After all, Downton knows how to pivot with the best of them.
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