‘Downton Abbey 3’ Set for September 2025 Release

The beloved Crawley family and their devoted staff are set to return to the big screen as Downton Abbey 3 officially receives a global release date of September 12, 2025. Focus Features has confirmed that the highly anticipated third installment of the cinematic continuation of the hit British TV series is currently in production in the U.K.

Returning Cast and Crew

Downton Abbey 3 will once again be written by series creator Julian Fellowes, ensuring the film stays true to its roots. Simon Curtis, who directed Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), is back to helm the project.

The film will see the return of fan-favorite cast members, including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, Elizabeth McGovern, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Phyllis Logan, Joanne Froggatt, Allen Leech, and Penelope Wilton, among many others. Notably, Dominic West, who played a silent movie star in the second film, will also reprise his role.

Exciting New Additions

Adding to the excitement, Paul Giamatti will return to Downton Abbey after previously appearing in the original TV series as Harold Levinson. He will be joined by Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan. Focus Features has also teased the return of other “fan favorites,” though specific details remain under wraps.

What to Expect from Downton Abbey 3

Plot details are scarce, but Downton Abbey: A New Era concluded in the late 1920s with the passing of Lady Violet Crawley, played by the legendary Maggie Smith. The torch was passed to Michelle Dockery’s Lady Mary, who now shoulders the responsibility of keeping Downton afloat. The third installment is expected to continue exploring the trials and triumphs of the aristocratic Crawley family and their dedicated servants as they navigate the changing world of the early 20th century.

Production and Distribution

As with its predecessors, Downton Abbey 3 is produced by Gareth Neame, Julian Fellowes, and Liz Trubridge. The film is a Carnival Films production, with Focus Features handling U.S. distribution and Universal Pictures International overseeing the global rollout.

With its mix of aristocratic drama, historical intrigue, and beloved characters, Downton Abbey 3 is poised to be another hit when it arrives in theaters next fall. Fans of the franchise can eagerly anticipate another chapter in the saga of Downton and its illustrious residents.

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