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Downton Abbey adaptations: films & series
Every version of Downton Abbey — the films & series, compared across media.
The Crawley family of Downton Abbey — aristocrats and their devoted servants navigating the upheavals of post-Edwardian Britain — has been told across both a television series and a trilogy of films. The original series traces how great historical events reshape the household and British social hierarchy alike; the films carry those same characters into fresh crises of scandal, romance, and new chapters. Together they form one continuous story told across two different media.
Downton Abbey films
Film
Downton Abbey
A royal visit from the King and Queen of England unleashes scandal, romance, and intrigue that leaves Downton's future uncertain.
Film
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale
Mary's public scandal and the family's financial strife force the Crawleys to grapple with social disgrace and embrace a new chapter.
Film
Downton Abbey: A New Era
The Crawleys journey to France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess's inherited villa while a Hollywood director films at Downton.
Downton Abbey series
Frequently asked
Is Downton Abbey based on a book?
No book appears among the known versions. Downton Abbey began as an original television series in 2010, chronicling the Crawley family and their servants in post-Edwardian England, and later continued through a series of feature films.
How many versions of Downton Abbey are there?
There are four versions: the original television series Downton Abbey (2010) and three films — Downton Abbey (2019), Downton Abbey: A New Era (2022), and Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale (2025).
Which Downton Abbey should I start with?
Start with the television series Downton Abbey (2010), which introduces the Crawley family and their household. The three films follow on from the series and are best appreciated after watching it.