Where to Watch Downton Abbey: A New Era in the UK ahead of the third film release
With the Downton Abbey saga drawing to a close, anticipation is building for the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, arriving in cinemas soon, here's where to watch the previous film.
With the beloved Downton Abbey saga drawing to a close, anticipation is building for the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which arrives in UK cinemas on 13 September. To help fans prepare, ITV1 will be broadcasting the previous instalment, Downton Abbey: A New Era, on Sunday 7 September.
But if you can’t wait until then—or prefer to stream it on your own schedule—here’s how to watch it right now.
How to Watch Downton Abbey: A New Era in the UK
Currently, Downton Abbey: A New Era isn’t included in any UK subscription streaming service. Instead, fans can rent or buy the film digitally from major platforms such as:
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Sky Store
This gives you the flexibility to either purchase and keep the film or rent it for a one-off watch ahead of the television screening.
What Is Downton Abbey: A New Era About?
The second film in the trilogy, Downton Abbey: A New Era, whisks the Crawley family away from the familiar grounds of Downton to the sun-soaked south of France. The journey is sparked by a mysterious inheritance—the Dowager Countess unexpectedly receives a villa, leading the family to uncover long-buried secrets.
Looking Ahead: Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
The upcoming third and final chapter, Downton Abbey: The Finale, places Lady Mary Crawley at the heart of the story, as her impending divorce becomes a subject of scandal both inside and outside the household. The release marks the conclusion of a saga that has captivated audiences for over a decade.
How to Catch Up on the Rest of Downton Abbey
If you want to revisit the full story before the finale:
The first Downton Abbey film (2019) can be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and other digital stores.
All six seasons of the original TV series are currently available to stream on Netflix UK.
Watching in the US
For fans across the Atlantic:
Downton Abbey (2019) is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
Downton Abbey: A New Era is currently streaming on Peacock.
With ITV1’s upcoming broadcast and digital purchase options available now, UK fans have plenty of ways to revisit A New Era before the curtain falls on Downton Abbey for good.
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Words: Simon Baines
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