Downton Abbey fans 'work out' finale's plot after spotting clue in first trailer
Fans of the beloved television and film franchise Downton Abbey have apparently worked out the plot for the finale after spotting a major clue in the first trailer for the film.
Universal Pictures uploaded a new trailer to their official YouTube channel, prompting a number of fans to express how emotional they are about the arrival of The Grand Finale.
Taking to the comments, one person said: "This made me weep," adding that they will miss Maggie Smith while watching the movie.
Others on YouTube were quick to welcome the film, with one person writing: "So excited."
Other fans took to the Downton Abbey Reddit to discuss the trailer, with one person spotting a major clue.
Responding to another user on the forum, the viewer said: "The fact that nobody else is wearing hats indicates that Robert and Cora are returning, rather than everyone leaving.
"I reckon it might be a situation in which Harold has lost everything, Robert and Cora go to pick him up, but Downton is safe due to some kind of wise investment?"
Another person wrote: "Very proud that, by the end of the series, the community has successfully figured out the plot of the finale by clocking that some characters weren't wearing hats."
The time has come to say goodbye. #DowntonAbbey: The Grand Finale is only in theaters September 12. pic.twitter.com/Uj6hxJP5tD
— Downton Abbey (@DowntonAbbey) March 27, 2025
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Earlier this year, the release date for Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale was revealed.
The news was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, along with the ominous tagline: "The time has come to say goodbye".
The movie will come to theatres on September 12 and will be the first film since the sad passing of Dame Maggie Smith.
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