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Downton Abbey fans have been left in tears after bosses dropped a brand new trailer for the final movie, while confirming a major Lady Mary scandal.
The hit period drama, which originally ran for six series on ITV, will return for one final time this September.
Ahead of its release, the full-length trailer has finally been revealed, shedding more light on what fans can expect from the grand finale.
The almost three-minute clip sees Robert Crawley prepare to step down from his role and hand over his duties as head of the household to his daughter Lady Mary.
However, her plans to become her father's successor are thrown into jeopardy when news of her divorce reaches the newspapers.
The film, which is set in the 1930s and written by Julian Fellowes, will be released in cinemas on September 12th.
Downton Abbey fans have been left in tears after bosses dropped a brand new trailer for the final movie, while confirming a major Lady Mary scandal
The hit period drama, which originally ran for six series on ITV , will return for one final time this September
Ahead of its release, the full length trailer has finally been revealed, shedding more light on what fans can expect from the grand finale
BAFTA and Emmy Award nominee Simon Curtis returns to direct after helming 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Stars including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael have all reprised their iconic roles, with new faces also appearing.
Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan have all signed up for Downton Abbey's next chapter.
The trailer comes to an end as Lady Mary declares: 'Long live Downton Abbey.'
Its full-length trailer comes after a first look showed a glimpse of matriarch Lady Violet Crawley, played by the late Maggie Smith, in a painted portrait.
Maggie passed away aged 89 last September and the sweet nod to her through the painting made one fan emotional.
Reacting to the trailer, one fan simply said: 'I'm crying already.'
A second commented: 'I'm currently on season two in my Summer long rewatch leading up to The Grand Finale. I may have arrived late to the show but Downton Abbsy has meant truly everything to me. Thank you to Julian Fellows and the entire cast and crew for this wonderful franchise!'
The almost three-minute clip sees Robert Crawley prepare to step down from his role and hand over his duties as head of the household to his daughter Lady Mary
However, her plans to become her father's successor are thrown into jeopardy when news of her divorce reaches the newspapers
BAFTA and Emmy Award nominee Simon Curtis returns to direct after helming 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era
Stars including Hugh Bonneville, Jim Carter, Joanne Froggatt, Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael have all reprised their iconic roles, with new faces also appearing
'It is the most captivating franchise I’ve ever seen,' said a third fan.
While a fourth commented: 'I know I’m going to be bawling my eyes out. every good story has a beginning middle and end. long live Downton Abbey.'
Meanwhile, Paul Giamatti said the filming of the third Downton Abbey movie has not been the same without the presence of one of the show's most beloved characters.
The actor, 57, made the revelation in a new interview where he discussed his brief role in the upcoming movie, where he will once again step into the shoes of Harold Levinson.
If the character's name does not ring a bell, that is because he last appeared back in 2013 during the Christmas special.
Fans have already been left emotional ahead of its release
Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale and Arty Froushan have all signed up for Downton Abbey's next chapter
The trailer comes to an end as Lady Mary declares: 'Long live Downton Abbey'
Reflecting on the filming process, he said it has not been the same without Dame Maggie Smith, although he said she still 'felt present' in the process.
The actor revealed that the brief experience working with the legendary actress has been one of the highlights of his career so far.
He told PEOPLE: 'It was not the same without her, but it felt very much like in her honor in some way.
'She certainly still feels present through the whole thing.'