'Downton Abbey cast to reunite for emotional "farewell" documentary after final film - but one major change is set to leave fans furious'
To mark the grand finale, the cast will come together for a glossy new documentary titled Farewell Downton Abbey, according to The Sun.
However, in a major blow to the millions who originally tuned in on ITV, the swan song is expected to land on a streaming platform - shutting out fans without a subscription.
A TV insider told the publication: 'This will be bittersweet news for all the people who would be thrilled at the prospect of seeing all the stars of Downton Abbey coming together one last time.
'Because it means there's likely to be a bidding war between the streamers to get this, probably Netflix, who currently show all the TV episodes, and Prime Video, who have the first two movies.
'With the release of the third film it's 'Goodbye Downton Abbey'. But not everyone is going to be able to take part in that, as only those who have the right subscription will be able to see it.'
MailOnline has contacted ITV for comment.
The news comes after it was confirmed last year that creator Julian Fellowes and his team were working on Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale.
The third and final film will see the return of Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham.
As well as Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley and Jim Carter as Mr Carson - some of the beloved stars who rose to fame when the original series aired from 2010 to 2015.
The upcoming movie will hit cinemas on September 12, and the documentary, produced by British company Monkey Kingdom, is expected to drop around the same time.
It's said to include behind-the-scenes footage, cast interviews, and emotional tributes from fans reflecting on the show's enduring legacy.
The latest news follows the release of the brand new trailer for the final film - which left fans in tears and teased a major scandal involving Lady Mary.
In the three-minute clip, Robert Crawley prepares to hand over his duties as head of the household to his daughter Mary.
However, her plans to become her father's successor are thrown into jeopardy when news of her divorce reaches the newspapers.
Set in the 1930s and written by Julian, the final chapter is directed by BAFTA and Emmy nominee Simon Curtis, who also helmed 2022's Downton Abbey: A New Era.
Alongside returning favourites like Hugh, Jim, Joanne Froggatt, Laura Carmichael, and Michelle, new faces Alessandro Nivola, Simon Russell Beale, and Arty Froushan will also join the cast.
The trailer ends on an emotional high, as Lady Mary declares: 'Long live Downton Abbey.'
Downton Abbey is available for streaming on several platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and ITVX Premium.
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