Hugh Bonneville Confirms 'Downton Abbey 3' Is 'Probably' the Last in the Franchise

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Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville has confirmed some news that has been rumored for a while.

If you don’t know, the 61-year-old actor will be back for the third film in the franchise, which will be released in September, 2025. Keep reading to find out more… In an interview, he confirmed that it’s “probably” the final film in the franchise, which is upsetting as it means it could be the official end of an era for the fan fave. “We finished a third — and I think probably final — Downton Abbey film this summer, which will come out next September and that is a wonderful sort of closing off of all the stories, so it’s a proper film for the fans,” Hugh told The Chris Evans Breakfast Show in an interview.

News that this film will be the final one isn’t exactly surprising information, as it confirms what another cast member previously shared.

He did give a few details, including how they’ll be saying goodbye to the late Dame Maggie Smith. Hugh continued, “It’s very much set in the house and saying goodbye to all these characters and we obviously say goodbye to Dame Maggie, which was very poignant on screen and now in real life.