Untitled Downton Abbey: A New Era sequel

Downton Abbey 3
Directed bySimon Curtis
Screenplay byJulian Fellowes
Based onDownton Abbey
by Julian Fellowes
Produced by
Starring
Production
company
Distributed byFocus Features
Release date
  • 12 September 2025 (2025-09-12)
Countries
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
LanguageEnglish

Downton Abbey 3 is an upcoming historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022) and the third film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Much of the original franchise's cast, which also appeared in the previous two films, will return, with Paul Giamatti and Dominic West reprising their roles as Harold Levinson from the television series and Guy Dexter from the second film, respectively, and Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan joining the cast.

The film is scheduled to be released by Focus Features on 12 September 2025.

Cast

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Production

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In March 2024, Imelda Staunton, who portrays Maud, confirmed that a third and final film in the Downton Abbey franchise was being planned, with the main cast returning.[1] In May, Paul Giamatti and Dominic West were announced to be reprising their roles as Harold Levinson and Guy Dexter respectively, alongside Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan in undisclosed roles.[2]

Filming

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Principal photography began on 13 May 2024 and wrapped in August.[2]

Release

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The film is scheduled to be released in cinemas on 12 September 2025.[3][4]

References

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  1. ^ Lee Lenker, Maureen (20 March 2024). "Downton Abbey will get a third and 'final' film, according to Imelda Staunton". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b Tartaglione, Nancy (13 May 2024). "'Downton Abbey 3' Underway With Paul Giamatti, Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola & More Joining Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 May 2024.
  3. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 June 2024). "'Downton Abbey 3' Opening Doors In Fall 2025". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 26 June 2024.
  4. ^ Rosseinsky, Katie (27 June 2024). "Downton Abbey 3 to be released much sooner than fans expected". The Independent. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
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