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The newly released trailer for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale teases an emotional farewell to the beloved estate, as the iconic British drama enters the 1930s with high stakes and familiar faces. Scandal, financial turmoil, and shifting social tides threaten the legacy of Downton, and it’s up to both the family and the staff to adapt or risk losing everything.

At the heart of the story is Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery), once again at the center of a public scandal that puts the family’s future in jeopardy. With the next generation preparing to lead, change is inevitable—but not without resistance.

Raquel Cassidy stars as Miss Baxter, Kevin Doyle as Mr. Molesley, SophieMcShera as Daisy Parker, Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes, Lesley Nicol as Mrs. Patmore, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, Brendan Coyle as Mr. Bates and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.
(L to R) Raquel Cassidy stars as Miss Baxter, Kevin Doyle as Mr. Molesley, Sophie McShera as Daisy Parker, Phyllis Logan as Mrs. Hughes, Lesley Nicol as Mrs. Patmore, Jim Carter as Mr. Carson, Brendan Coyle as Mr. Bates and Joanne Froggatt as Anna Bates in DOWNTON ABBEY: The Grand Finale, a Focus Features release.

Directed by Simon Curtis and written by Downton’s own Julian Fellowes, this final chapter brings back the powerhouse ensemble cast, including Hugh Bonneville, Elizabeth McGovern, Jim Carter, Laura Carmichael, and new additions like Paul Giamatti and Joely Richardson.

Whether you’ve followed the Crawleys since the beginning or you’re just catching up, The Grand Finale promises to deliver the kind of drama, wit, and charm fans expect from the franchise.

Watch the trailer below and prepare to say goodbye to Downton Abbey.

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