US EditionWith ‘The Grand Finale,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ Is Really Coming to an End
The film explores the Crawley family's financial struggles and social scandals, including Lady Mary's divorce and the estate's uncertain future amid 1930s societal shifts.
- On Friday, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale opens, with creator Julian Fellowes confirming it concludes this generation's story and dedicates the film to Dame Maggie Smith following her death last year.
- After 15 years, Julian Fellowes ended the Crawley family story to provide closure, setting the 1930 film around Lady Mary's divorce and the Downton estate's financial troubles.
- Director Simon Curtis stages scenes in London's West End, Piccadilly Circus, and Ascot; the film runs 123 minutes, holds a PG rating, and scores 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and 98% on Popcornmeter.
- Critics say long‑time Downton fans will be satisfied, though Jocelyn Noveck, AP National Writer, gives two and half stars and notes newcomers may struggle.
- After six seasons and three films, the Downton Abbey franchise peaked at 13.3 million weekly viewers in season four, and A New Era earned $44.1m in North America of $92.7m globally.
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Daily CourierWith ‘The Grand Finale,’ ‘Downton Abbey’ is really coming to an end
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