The Downton Abbey movies are a trilogy of films that premiered from 2019 to 2025: Downton Abbey: The Movie (2019), Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025).
| Movies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Title | Premiere date / Run time | |||
| Downton Abbey: The Movie | 13 September 2019 (UK) / 122 minutes September 20, 2019 (US) | |||
| Downton Abbey: A New Era | 29 April 2022 (UK) / 125 minutes May 20, 2022 (US) | |||
| Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale | 12 September 2025 (UK/US) / 123 minutes | |||
According to accounts by Julian Fellowes, various producers, and cast members, the trilogy was not planned as such and even the first film was considered potentially difficult due to the large cast through the time period after the end of the series. However, after the success of the first film which made almost $200 million worldwide on a budget of less than $15 million,[1] plus the enthusiasm of most of the cast to continue to work together and find time in their schedules, two more films were made with continued, if not increasing success (the second film managed over $90 million worldwide[2] on a budget estimated around $40 million).[3] The returns are not in for the third and final film with a budget estimated to be $50 million,[3] but it is expected to at least break even with a first week of almost $6 million in the UK alone[4] and nearly $60 million worldwide as of 21 Sep 2025.[5]
Overview[]
The films continued to be set in the fictional Downton Abbey, a Yorkshire country house of the Earl and Countess of Grantham, and followed the lives of the aristocratic Crawley family and their servants from 1927 to 1930.
- The Movie
The plot centers around a Royal visit to Downton Abbey by King George V and Queen Consort Mary of Teck in 1927.
- A New Era
In 1928, the Dowager Countess of Grantham Violet Crawley reveals that she has potentially come into possession of a villa in the south of France. Some members of the Crawley family, Robert, Cora, Edith, Bertie, Tom, Lucy and her mother, Lady Maud Bagshaw travel to investigate.
- The Grand Finale
On the doorstep of the "Great Depression" in 1930, it is a time of great transition for the Downton with scandal and financial uncertainty as Robert decides it is time to hand the reins of the estate to Mary.
Cast and Characters[]
Main Cast[]
Upstairs[]
- The Rt Hon The Dowager Countess of Grantham, Violet Crawley.
- Mother of Robert and Rosamund who dies near the end of A New Era, played by Maggie Smith - (Downton Abbey: The Movie & Downton Abbey: A New Era)
- The Rt Hon The Earl of Grantham, Robert Crawley.
- Owner of Downton Abbey, played by Hugh Bonneville. (The Movie, A New Era, & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale)
- The Rt Hon The Countess of Grantham, Cora Crawley.
- The American wife of Robert, played by Elizabeth McGovern. - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Lady Mary Crawley (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale; Lady Mary Talbot in The Movie & A New Era).
- Eldest daughter of Robert and Cora, wife of Henry Talbot, widow of Matthew Crawley, mother of George Crawley, played by Michelle Dockery - (Episode 1.01 — the 2015 Christmas Special [Series 6])
- The Rt Hon The Marchioness of Hexham, Edith Pelham.
- Second daughter of Robert and Cora, wife of The Rt Hon The Marquess of Hexham, Herbert Pelham, mother of Marigold, played by Laura Carmichael - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- The Rt Hon The Baroness Merton, Isobel Grey (née Turnbull)
- Mother of Matthew, wife of The Rt Hon The Baron Merton, Richard Grey, played by Penelope Wilton - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Tom Branson.
- Formerly a chauffeur, then journalist, worked as Downton's manager, moved with his daughter to America, but returned; widower of Sybil, father of Sybbie Branson, played by Allen Leech - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Henry Talbot.
- The husband of Lady Mary Talbot, played by Matthew Goode - (The Movie-only)
- [[Herbert Pelham|The Rt Hon The Marquess of Hexham, Herbert "Bertie" Pelham.
- The husband of The Rt Hon The Marchioness of Hexham, Edith Pelham, played by Harry Hadden-Paton - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
Downstairs[]
- Mr. Carson.
- The butler, husband of Elsie Carson, played by Jim Carter - (Downton Abbey: The Movie, Downton Abbey: A New Era, & Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale)
- Mrs. Carson.
- Head housekeeper, wife of Charles Carson, played by Phyllis Logan - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Mr. Bates.
- Robert's valet, played by Brendan Coyle - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Beryl Patmore.
- Head cook, played by Lesley Nicol - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Thomas Barrow.
- Footman, medic, convalescent director, and underbutler, played by Rob James-Collier - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Mrs. Bates, but often still called just "Anna".
- Head housemaid, wife of John Bates, played by Joanne Froggatt - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Daisy Parker.
- Widow of William Mason, kitchen maid, later assistant cook, and eventually head cook, played by Sophie McShera - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Mr. Molesley.
- Matthew's valet and butler at Crawley House, later a footman at Downton Abbey, played by Kevin Doyle (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Ms. Baxter (became Mrs. Molesley near end of A New Era).
- Lady's maid, played by Raquel Cassidy - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Andrew Parker.
- Footman and eventually butler, played by Michael Fox - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
Recurring[]
Upstairs[]
- George Crawley
- Son of Lady Mary Crawley and the late Matthew Crawley, played by Oliver & Zac Barker - (The Movie & A New Era)
- Sybbie Branson
- Daughter of Tom Branson and the late Lady Sybil Branson (née Crawley), played by Fifi Hart - (The Movie & A New Era)
- The Rt Hon The Dowager Baroness Bagshaw also known as just "Lady Bagshaw"
- Lady-in-waiting to Queen Mary, played by Imelda Staunton - (The Movie & A New Era)
- Lady Rosamund Painswick, née Crawley.
- Sister of Robert Crawley, played by Samantha Bond - (A New Era)
- Caroline Talbot.
- Daughter of Lady Mary Talbot and Henry Talbot, playe by Bibi & Olive Burr - (A New Era)
Middle/Unknown[]
- Marigold
- Illegitimate daughter of Lady Edith and the late Michael Gregson, played by Eva & Karina Samms - (The Movie, A New Era, & The Grand Finale)
- Lucy Smith (became Mrs. Branson in An New Era)
- Maid to Lady Bagshaw and eventually Tom Branson's second wife, played by Tuppence Middleton - (The Movie & A New Era)
- Guy Dexter.
- Actor who appeared in the film shot at Downton Abbey and eventually hired Barrow as something like an executive assistant, played by Dominic West - (A New Era & The Grand Finale)
- Dr Richard Clarkson.
- Doctor of the village hospital, played by David Robb - (A New Era)
- George Murray.
- Lord Grantham's lawyer, close confidant, and handled all the legal affairs of the family through A New Era, played by Jonathan Coy - (A New Era)
Downstairs[]
- Mr Mason.
- Tenant farmer, father of William Mason, father-in-law of Daisy Mason, played by Paul Copley - (A New Era & The Grand Finale)
- Albert.
- Hall boy who was temporarily promoted to footman in A New Era, played by Charlie Watson - (The Movie & A New Era)
- Johnny Bates
- Son of John Bates and Anna Bates, played by Archer Robinson - (A New Era & The Grand Finale)
- Gladys Denker.
- Violet Crawley's lady's maid, played by Sue Johnston - (A New Era)
Media[]
Images[]
Videos[]
References[]
- ↑ Box Office Mojo - Downton Abbey
- ↑ Box Office Mojo - Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Collider - The Biggest British Drama Series in the World Comes to an End at the Box Office By Rahul Malhotra; Published Sep 13, 2025
- ↑ Variety - ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Leads U.K. and Ireland Box Office, ‘Demon Slayer’ Bows Strongly By Naman Ramachandran Sep 15, 2025 7:03pm PT
- ↑ Box Office Mojo - Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
See also[]
External links[]
- Official websites