Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022)

Downton Abbey: A New Era is a 2022 historical drama film directed by Simon Curtis from a screenplay by Julian Fellowes. It is the sequel to Downton Abbey (2019) and the second film in the Downton Abbey franchise. Set in 1928, it follows the Crawley family on a journey to the south of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess's newly inherited villa. Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square in London on 25 April 2022 and was released in the United Kingdom on 29 April and in the United States on 20 May by Focus Features. The film received generally positive reviews from critics and grossed $92.7 million worldwide against a production budget of $40 million. The third and final film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, is set for release in September 2025.