DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 12, 2025 |
| Platform | Theatrical release (Universal Pictures & Focus Features) |
| Genre / Tone | Historical drama, period romance, emotional farewell |
| Director | Simon Curtis |
| Writer | Julian Fellowes |
| Premise / Plot | The Crawley family faces a final chapter of love, legacy, and change as secrets from the past resurface, leading to a grand conclusion at Downton. |
| Main Cast | Hugh Bonneville (Robert Crawley), Elizabeth McGovern (Cora Crawley), Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary), Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith), Jim Carter (Mr. Carson), Maggie Smith (Violet Crawley) |
| Returning Cast | Joanne Froggatt, Brendan Coyle, Allen Leech, Penelope Wilton, Imelda Staunton, Tuppence Middleton |
| New Additions | New characters expected to shake Downton’s balance of tradition and progress (casting details TBA) |
| Setting | Early 20th-century England, primarily at Downton Abbey estate |
| Production | Carnival Films, distributed by Universal Pictures |
| Filming Location | Highclere Castle, Hampshire, UK |
| Runtime | Approx. 2 hours 15 minutes (expected) |
The Wrong Paris
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Release Date | September 12, 2025 |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genre / Tone | Romantic comedy — quirky, feel-good with satirical dating show elements |
| Director | Janeen Damian |
| Writer | Nicole Henrich |
| Premise / Plot | Dawn joins what she thinks is a dating show in Paris, France—but ends up in Paris, Texas. Determined to get eliminated, her plans are upended when she falls for the cowboy bachelor, Trey. |
| Main Cast | Miranda Cosgrove (Dawn), Pierson Fodé (Trey) |
| Supporting Cast | Madison Pettis, Madeleine Arthur, Frances Fisher, Yvonne Orji, Torrance Coombs, Hannah Stocking, Emilija Baranac, Christin Park, and others |
| Production | Produced by Brad Krevoy and Michael Damian (MPCA); executive producers include Janeen Damian, Amanda Phillips, Kelly Fraizer, Jimmy Townsend, Galen Fletcher |
| Filming Locations | Vancouver and Agassiz, British Columbia (studio standing in for Texas) |
| Themes / Tone | Satire of dating-show culture, romantic mishaps, personal ambition with heartfelt comedy |
Spinal Tap II
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Spinal Tap II: The End Continues |
| Platform | Theatrical release (U.S. via Bleecker Street, International via Stage 6 Films/Sony Pictures) |
| Release Date | September 12, 2025 |
| Director | Rob Reiner |
| Writing / Script | Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner |
| Main Cast | Christopher Guest (Nigel Tufnel), Michael McKean (David St. Hubbins), Harry Shearer (Derek Smalls), Rob Reiner (Marty Di Bergi) |
| Notable Cameos | Paul McCartney, Elton John, Garth Brooks, Questlove, Trisha Yearwood, Fran Drescher, Paul Shaffer, and others |
| Premise | More than 40 years after the original, the iconic mockumentary follows the reunion of Spinal Tap for one final concert—highlighting what the band members have been up to (cheese-making, crypto, folk gigs) |
| Tone / Genre | Mockumentary comedy, blending nostalgia, satire, and rock-era humor |
| Runtime | 84 minutes |
| Studio & Distribution | Produced by Castle Rock Entertainment; distributed in the U.S. by Bleecker Street, internationally via Stage 6 Films/Sony Pictures |