The third and final Downton Abbey film has been officially announced for a global release on September 12, 2025. The highly-anticipated movie, written by series creator Julian Fellowes and directed by Simon Curtis, will bring back beloved characters played by Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Michelle Dockery, and many others, alongside new cast members like Paul Giamatti and Joely Richardson. This installment will continue from where the 2022 sequel 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' left off, in the late 1920s. Fans can expect filming locations to include the iconic Highclere Castle and Harrogate. The film is set to conclude the saga of the Crawley family and their domestic staff, with actor Jim Carter confirming it will be the final movie in the franchise. Michelle Dockery and other cast members have expressed their excitement about reuniting for this final chapter.