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:
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Amazon Video
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Apple TV
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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:
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The first Downton Abbey film (2019) can be rented or purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and other digital stores.
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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:
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Downton Abbey (2019) is available to rent or buy on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV.
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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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