'Fifteen years with this family': 'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale' trailer leaves fans emotional as the Crawleys take their final bow

The long-awaited trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale has finally dropped, and it¡¯s already tugging at fans¡¯ heartstrings. As the third film in the beloved franchise, the trailer hints that this really will be the final chapter. In it, the viewers are given glimpses of the Crawley family walking through the estate, taking in the familiar sights one last time. From the grand staircase to the sweeping lawns, everything feels like a goodbye. The tagline reads, ¡°It¡¯s time to say goodbye,¡± making it clear that it's the end of an era that fans have long admired.

'Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale trailer': Lady Mary takes the lead in a story set in 1930

While the trailer doesn¡¯t give away much, a few key details have been shared about the plot. According to Variety, the story picks up in 1930, after the events of Downton Abbey: A New Era. Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) will be in London, navigating life in high society, while Lord and Lady Grantham (Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern) continue their lives at the Downton estate in Yorkshire. There¡¯s a quiet, reflective tone to the trailer, suggesting that this final chapter will focus more on closure and emotion than grand drama.

Fans are already feeling the heartbreak

Fans didn¡¯t hold back their emotions after the trailer dropped. Many took to the comments section to share just how much Downton Abbey has meant to them over the years. One user wrote, ¡°As a huge fan of Downton Abbey, it¡¯s incredibly hard to say goodbye. This show and the movies have been a part of my life for so many years¡ªit truly became like a second family.¡± Another fan reflected on how the series began nearly 15 years ago, saying, ¡°So much has occurred in 15 years, and many times being whisked away into this family¡¯s journey has brought me much comfort.¡±

Others shared how much they¡¯ll miss the late Maggie Smith, who played the iconic Dowager Countess. One user said, ¡°Never has a trailer made me all teary before. And I realise with a sharp pang that I'll miss the Dowager so terribly.¡± Another commented, ¡°The trailer didn¡¯t reveal much but at the same time revealed everything.¡±

The Grand Finale hits cinemas in September 2025

Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale is scheduled to be released in cinemas on September 12, 2025. While that¡¯s the confirmed date for the general release, it¡¯s still unclear if Australian audiences will get it on the same day. Either way, fans are already marking their calendars and preparing themselves for what promises to be a powerful goodbye.

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