Downton Abbey fans react as release date for last film revealed 'It can't end'
- Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, the last film in the franchise and a sequel to the 2022 film, is set to premiere in theaters on September 12, 2025, distributed by Focus Features.
- This film marks the first Downton Abbey movie since the passing of Dame Maggie Smith, leaving fans both excited and full of dread as the Crawley family's story concludes.
- Written by Julian Fellowes, the film sees the return of numerous cast members including Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary, Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, and Paul Giamatti reprising his role as Harold Levinson, alongside new cast members Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan.
- Reactions from fans ranged from excitement to sadness, with some expressing that "They should make a Downton Abbey movie annually until the end of time," while others stated, "No, it can't end!" and "I am excited for the new movie, but it's bittersweet to see it all end."
- Cast members like Lesley Nicol and Joanne Froggatt have expressed openness to future Downton Abbey projects if Julian Fellowes continues writing and the audience demand remains, though the success of this film in theaters will be a key factor.
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