a sign of what that we should close the shutters and Bar the Door Violet once said you are the future of downt and speaking of the future we already know what's coming for the Downtown Abbey movie series down Abbey 3 is officially in production as revealed in a behind the-scenes video featuring the cast so what's the scoop on Downtown Abbey 3 we've got the release date the cast and everything else you need to know about the final film right here after the huge success of Downton Abby andu era fans have been buzzing with speculation about a third film and now it's official downt Abby 3 is on the way the 2022 film brought series Creator Julian fellow back together with nearly the entire main cast continuing the story of the Crawley family and their servants beyond the six hit TV seasons with the possibility of more always in the air this third film will finally cap off the Beloved series as a Trilogy downt Abby a new era expanded The Saga World skillfully handling over 30 beloved characters and multiple story lines it also brought significant changes and Fresh Starts for the crawlies who are on the brink of entering the modern world of the 1930s with a new era underway the timeline can now Advance further into the 20th century Paving the way for numerous exciting new story lines Downtown Abbey 3 could be the grand finale of the entire your franchise marking a momentous yet Bittersweet time for fans of the series months after the announcement Downtown Abbey 3 has finally locked in its release date September 12th 2025 like its predecessors the final film in the trilogy is expected to Premiere in theaters worldwide under the banner of Focus Features while the date is set crucial details about the plot remain tightly Under Wraps leaving fans to speculate eagerly about what's to come one brief question on everyone's mind is how will downt to Abby 3 measure up against the previous two films the original downt to Abby series enjoyed immense popularity in the 2010s a legacy that translated well into the successful 2019 film critics laed its adaptation of familiar story lines and characters to the big screen resulting in a commendable 84% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences were even more enthusiastic with a stellar 94 4% approval rating the film's global box office earnings totaled an impressive $14.7 million highlighting its strong appeal surpassing expectations Downtown Abbey a new era directed by Simon Curtis continued The Saga with even greater critical Acclaim scoring an impressive 87% on Rotten Tomatoes and an outstanding 97% audience score returning to Julian fellow's Rich narrative Universe resonated deeply with both critics and fans alike despite a box office gross of 92.7 million a decline from its predecessor the sequel's quality and reception reaffirmed the enduring Allure of the Downtown Abby franchise with Julian fellows once again crafting the script and Simon Curtis back in the director's chair Downtown Abby 3 is incapable hands anticipated as the conclusive chapter in the Crawley family's Journey the film is expected to perform strongly at the box office particularly given the evolving post-pandemic landscape the finality of the narrative Arc adds an emotional weight and significance that could attract both loyal fans and new audiences eager to witness the culmination of a beloved story moreover as the concluding installment in the trilogy Downtown Abbey 3 holds the potential to draw on the rich tapestry of characters and story lines developed over the series's impressive run this continuity combined with fellow's narrative prowess and criticis directorial finesse promises a satisfying conclusion that resonates beyond the screen with a confirmed release date and high expectations following the success of its predecessors d ab3 stands poised to deliver another memorable cinematic experience as fans eagerly await more details to unfold the anticipation builds for the final chapter in this beloved franchise as for the returning cast of downt to Abby 3 fans can expect to see many familiar faces from both the TV series and previous films Alan leech will reprise his role as Tom Bramson continuing his journey alongside the Crawley family Dominic West joins the cast as guy Dexter adding a new Dynamic to The Ensemble toin Middleton returns as Lucy Branson Tom's love interest bringing her character storyline forward emela Stanton is back as Bagshaw adding her signature charm to the aristocratic drama Elizabeth mcgoverin returns as cororo Grantham the steadfast matriarch of the Crawley household while Hugh bonnaville resumes his role as Robert Grantham providing a steady presence amidst the family's trials Michelle daer embodies Lady Mary once again navigating the complexities of aristocratic life with her trademark Grace and wit Samantha Bond returns as lady Rosamund adding her sophisticated touch to the Crawley family gatherings Phyllis Logan reprises her role as Mrs Hughes the ever reliable housekeeper who keeps Downtown Abbey running smoothly Laura carmichel returns as Lady Edith continuing her journey of personal and professional growth Robert James Kier is back as Thomas Barrow whose character development has been a highlight throughout the series Harry Haden Patton returns as birdie aim bringing his dignified presence to the ongoing saga Joan frogit reprises her role as anab Bates embodying resilience and empathy in equal measure Penelope Wilton returns as Isabelle Merton providing a voice of reason and compassion within the Downtown Abbey Community Jim Carter resumes his role as Mr Carson the loyal Butler who upholds the traditions of down ABI with unwavering dedication Sophie mshera returns as Daisy Parker the ambitious kitchen maid whose Journey reflects The Changing Times Leslie nickel reprises her role as barel patmore the head cook whose culinary skills are matched only by her noons demeanor Raquel Cassidy returns as Phyllis Baxter continuing her role as lady grantham's loyal maid and Confidant Brendan Coyle resumes his role as John Bates whose steadfast loyalty to the Crawley family has been a Cornerstone of the series Kevin Doyle returns as Joseph molley the earnest footman who has grown into a trusted member of the Downtown Abbey household additionally Paul Giamatti reprises his role as levenson injecting the story with his character's charismatic presence Jolie Richardson alesandro noola Simon Russell Beal and Ry frusin joined the cast in undisclosed roles promising New Dimensions to the Downtown Abbey Universe with production underway and the ensemble cast return ret turning including stalwarts like Alan leech as Tom Branson and Elizabeth McGovern as cor Grantham anticipation is high for how Downtown Abby 3 will weave together its narrative threads as details continue to emerge and the release date draws nearer fans eagerly await the culmination of this beloved Saga and what promises to be a fitting conclusion to the Downtown Abby Trilogy and that's that for today's video thanks for watching and we will see you in the next one your suggestions for future videos are always welcome in the comments below