‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Trailer: Michelle Dockery, Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern Say Goodbye as Franchise Comes to an End

The Granthams are finally saying goodbye to Downton Abbey. Focus Features has released the first trailer for “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” the third film in the “Downton Abbey” franchise and the long-awaited conclusion to the story that began with the ITV series in 2010.

Set in 1930, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” follows Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) as she navigates London high society, while Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) oversee the Yorkshire County estate.

In addition to serving as the conclusion in the “Downton Abbey” film trilogy, “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” marks the end of the franchise’s 15-plus year run, which included six seasons of the hit series. “Downton Abbey: A New Era” director Simon Curtis returns to helm “The Grand Finale” with a screenplay from “Downton Abbey” creator, writer and executive producer Julian Fellowes.

Dockery, Bonneville and McGovern are joined by familiar faces from across the “Downton Abbey” films and series, including Jim Carter, Brendan Coyle, Joanne Froggatt, Phyllis Logan, Penelope Wilton, Paul Giamatti and Dominic West. “The Grand Finale” also features franchise newcomers Joely Richardson, Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan.

Footage from “The Grand Finale” was first debuted in early April at CinemaCon as part of Universal’s presentation to theater owners and executives. The “Downton Abbey” series first expanded to film with a movie of the same name in 2019, which was followed by “A New Era” in 2022. Both films were successes at the box office, with the former grossing $194 million worldwide.

“Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” hits theaters Sept. 12. Watch the trailer below.