A 2022 historical drama from a beloved franchise will be streaming on Netflix very soon
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“Downton Abbey” fans who never had the chance to see the films, we have some good news. Not only is Netflix currently streaming the 2019 film “Downton Abbey,” which picks up where the series left off after its six-season run, but the sequel will be available to subscribers very soon.
As part of Netflix’s December offerings, director Simon Curtis’ 2022 sequel, “Downton Abbey: A New Era,” will be added to the service starting Christmas Eve, December 24. Fans of the series will therefore be able to make a double feature film of the first two films in the franchise, if they wish. Mark your calendars and plan accordingly.
The second cinematic entry in the franchise centers on the Crawleys and their crew as they welcome a film crew and their glamorous stars to Downton for the filming of a new silent film. Meanwhile, other family members go on an adventure to a villa in the south of France to uncover a mystery about the Dowager Countess and her past.
“A New Era” includes many familiar faces, such as Hugh Bonneville (Robert Grantham), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Grantham), Maggie Smith (Violet Grantham), Imelda Staunton (Maud Bagshaw) and Penelope Wilton (Isobel Merton). Julian Fellowes, the creator of the series, also returned to write the script for the sequel. Fellowes has always been there to help keep “Downton Abbey” consistent.
Downtown Abbey: A New Era was a great success that will see a new life in streaming
Fans of the series were generally satisfied with “Downton Abbey: A New Era” when it was released in 2022. That said, it was less successful, commercially speaking, than its predecessor. The first film was a huge success, grossing almost $200 million at the box office. Its sequel grossed less than half that, just under $93 million.
That being the case, it suggests that many fans missed the opportunity to see this one in theaters. Now is the perfect opportunity to catch up. Those same fans will also have the opportunity to complete the experience by watching this year’s “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale,” currently available on VOD and Peacock following its theatrical release earlier this year.
As the third film’s title suggests, it served as the finale to the franchise as a whole. After six seasons, 52 episodes and three films spanning 15 years, the beloved British historical drama has decided to call it quits. But it was a hell of a ride, and now those who enjoyed the series from the comfort of their homes all these years can now do the same with the films.
You can also grab “Downton Abbey: A New Era” on 4K, Blu-ray, or DVD from Amazon.
