The anticipation is starting to grow for the Downton Abbey sequel movie, but your going to have to wait a few months longer as the release has been moved from December 2021 to March 18th 2022.

A new era begins. The entire Downton cast is back for #DowntonAbbey: A New Era, with Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye and Dominic West joining. See the film only in cinemas 18 March 2022. pic.twitter.com/BaUhJD3ib8

— Universal Pictures UK (@universaluk) August 26, 2021

The new movie has also been given a new title, no longer will be be simply a a sequel as the new title is Downton Abbey: A New Era.

This clearly conjures up connotation of the passing of the flame to the next residence of the famous old house, but lets see when we get more information.

The movie is directed Simon Curtis and stars among others Dominic West, Michelle Dockery and Maggie Smith.