Downton Abbey NBC Special Celebrates Final Film Release

NBC will air a primetime special titled "Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale" on September 10, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with streaming available on Peacock the following day. The one-hour special reunites the cast of the beloved British series at London's Savoy Hotel, featuring exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes stories, and reflections on the show's six seasons and two previous films. It also includes a world-exclusive sneak preview scene from the upcoming third and final movie, "Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale," which will be released in theaters on September 12. The special features a star-studded cast including Hugh Bonneville, Michelle Dockery, and Paul Giamatti, alongside key production members such as costume designer Anna Mary Scott Robbins and composer John Lunn. Starting September 1, viewers can catch up on all six seasons and the first two films on Peacock. This event marks a significant celebration of the Downton Abbey franchise's 15-year journey and its conclusion with the forthcoming film.