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Review Roundup: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE Opens in Theaters Friday
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 11, 2025

This Friday, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will debut in theaters. Ahead of its release, critics have shared their thoughts on the conclusion of the beloved franchise. Find out what the critics are saying in our roundup here!

Photos: Elizabeth McGovern, Donna Murphy, & More Attend New York Premiere of DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 10, 2025

Ahead of the movie hitting theaters this week, the cast and crew of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale gathered for the film's New York premiere on Monday evening. Take a look at the photos here!

Photos: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE Drops New Character Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Sep 3, 2025

With Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale hitting theaters next week, new 'Ascot' character posters have just been released, featuring new looks at characters such as Lord and Lady Grantham, Carson, Mrs. Hughes, Lady Mary, and more, including the return of Paul Giamatti's Harold. Check them out here!

DOWNTON ABBEY Cast to Reunite for NBC Special
by Josh Sharpe - Aug 11, 2025

NBC will air an all-new primetime special, “Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale,” debuting Wednesday, Sept. 10 on NBC at 9 p.m. ET/PT and streaming next day on Peacock. 

Photos: DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE Character Posters
by Josh Sharpe - Jul 17, 2025

Character posters have just been released for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, featuring new looks at fan-favorite characters such as Lady Mary, Isobel, Carson and Mrs. Hughes, Bates and Anna, Mrs. Patmore, and more. Check them out here!

Video: Watch the Full Trailer for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 30, 2025

Focus Features has just debuted the official trailer for the third and final entry in the global hit franchise, titled Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Watch it now!

Video: Watch the Official Teaser Trailer for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 2, 2025

Downton Abbey is coming to an end. Focus Features has just debuted the official teaser trailer for the third and final entry in the global hit franchise, titled Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale. Watch it now!

Photos: SHUCKED at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 16, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released production photos for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked. Performances are now underway. Check out the photos here!

Interview: “Laughter is Healing”: Actor Matthew Seadon-Young on The Thrill of Playing Gordy in SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - May 13, 2025

Recently, we had the chance to speak with Matthew Seadon-Young, who is playing Gordy in Shucked. We discussed how he first found the muscial through working with Alex Newell, what it’s like to be part of an original cast for the show in London and even his favourite line - though you may need to see the show to fully understand it!

Photo: SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre First Look
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 12, 2025

Tony Award-winning musical comedy Shucked is making its UK premiere, landing at Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre for 5 weeks only, following a run on Broadway and a US tour. Get a first look at the production here!

Photos: UK Premiere of SHUCKED in Rehearsal
by Stephi Wild - Apr 28, 2025

Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre has released rehearsal images for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked. Check out the all new photos from the rehearsal room here!

Photo: Take a Look at the First Poster for DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
by Josh Sharpe - Mar 27, 2025

Focus Features has debuted the teaser poster for the third and final Downton Abbey film. Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale will be released in theaters globally on September 12, 2025.

Full Cast Set For UK Premiere of SHUCKED at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Feb 10, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced the full cast for the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked, with book by Robert Horn, music & lyrics by Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and directed by Jack O'Brien.

UK Premiere of SHUCKED and More Set For Regent's Park Open Air Theatre's Upcoming Season
by Stephi Wild - Jan 30, 2025

Regent's Park Open Air Theatre has announced Drew McOnie's inaugural season, opening with the UK premiere of musical comedy Shucked following its acclaimed run on Broadway and a US tour.

DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Coming in 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Jun 26, 2024

Focus Features and Universal Pictures International has confirmed that the previously announced third installment of the Downton Abbey film series will debut in theaters on September 12, 2025. The film is currently in production in the UK.

DOWNTON ABBEY 3 Officially in the Works with Paul Giamatti, Dominic West, & More
by Josh Sharpe - May 13, 2024

Following Imelda Staunton's recent statements about a third Downton Abbey film, it has been confirmed that another installment in the franchise is indeed happening. Simon Curtis is returning to direct after helming 2022’s Downton Abbey: A New Era, and much of the original cast is returning, along with some new additions.

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA to Stream on Peacock
by Michael Major - Jun 14, 2022

The film includes Hugh Bonneville, Laura Carmichael, Jim Carter, Raquel Cassidy, Brendan Coyle, Michelle Dockery, Kevin Doyle, Michael Fox, Joanne Froggatt, Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Sophie McShera, Tuppence Middleton, Lesley Nichol, Maggie Smith, Imelda Staunton, Penelope Wilton. 

Kiln Theatre Presents Jim Carter In Conversation With The Cast And Creatives Of Downton Abbey: A New Era
by Stephi Wild - Apr 27, 2022

Kiln Theatre announces today that Jim Carter will return with Imelda Staunton to host a special fundraising event on Sunday 8 May at 4pm with a host of guests from the brand-new film, Downton Abbey: A New Era, including Sophie McShera and producer Liz Trubridge. All proceeds will go to Kiln Theatre's core fund to help them continue to make theatre for all.

VIDEO: Watch a Recap of the First DOWNTON ABBEY Film
by Michael Major - Apr 8, 2022

The original principal cast of DOWNTON ABBEY will all once again return for the second film. In addition to the original cast, Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West, and Jonathan Zaccaï will join the cast. Watch the recap of the first film now!

VIDEO: New DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA Film Trailer Released
by Michael Major - Feb 15, 2022

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA. The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast, including Harry Hadden-Paton, Robert James-Collier, Allen Leech, Phyllis Logan, Elizabeth McGovern, Imelda Staunton, Laura Haddock, and more.