After the first Downton Abbey film adaptation was released in 2019, the Crawley family returns with Downton Abbey: A New Era this year. There’s plenty of drama and intrigue to be had in this sequel, beginning with the mystery of the dowager countess’ newly inherited villa in France. Meanwhile, Hollywood shakes things up in the Downton household as the estate is used as a location to shoot a silent film. A must-see spectacle for longtime fans of the beloved series, Downton Abbey: A New Era is now available for streaming on demand in Australia. Find out how and where to watch the film using this guide.
Downton Abbey: A New Era preview
In Downton Abbey 2, Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham, makes a surprise announcement about inheriting a villa in the South of France. Making their grand journey to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess’ newly inherited property are Robert Crawley (Lord Grantham) and his wife Cora, as well as their daughter Edith and her husband, Bertie Pelham. They’re also accompanied by Tom and Lucy and Lady Bagshaw.
Meanwhile, a film production company picks Downton as the location of a silent film called “The Gambler”, which thrills the household staff. Robert is initially opposed to the idea of a film crew scurrying across the house, but the handsome fee proves to be too appealing to turn down for his eldest daughter, Lady Mary Talbot.
When the movie’s future is threatened, Lady Mary and Downton’s household staff play a crucial role to keep it from getting cancelled. Meanwhile, Robert tries to figure out why the Marquis de Montmirail gifted her mother a luxurious villa, making him question his parentage. Aptly titled A New Era, fans are bound to see big changes as characters go on a life-changing journey to explore new horizons.
Julian Fellowes, the creator and writer of the TV series of the same name, wrote Downton Abbey: A New Era with Simon Curtis replacing Michael Engler (who directed the first movie) as director.
Downton Abbey: A New Era trailer
You can watch the Downton Abbey: A New Era trailer below.
Downton Abbey 2 movie release date Australia
In Australia, Downton Abbey 2 was released last April 2022. Those who wanted to stream the film online were able to do so after it became available on pay per view services like Google Play, iTunes, Telstra TV Box Office, and others. But just a few months after its theatrical release, the motion picture event that is Downton Abbey 2 finally arrived on streaming TV via Amazon Prime Video on 26th August 2022. It later premiered on BINGE on 13th November and Foxtel on 19th November.
| Movie | Running Time | IMDb |
|---|---|---|
| Downton Abbey: A New Era | 2 hr 5 min | 7.4/10 |
Which streaming services show Downton Abbey 2?
Movie fans in Australia can watch the new film on Amazon Prime Video from 26th August 2022 at no extra cost. The first Downton Abbey movie, however, is currently available to rent or buy via pay per view platforms.
| Streaming Services | Downton Abbey 2 |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch the movie in Australia?
The new Downton Abbey movie is available for streaming on demand via Amazon Prime Video. Starting this November, it also becomes available on BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now. The movie is not on free to air.
Stream Downton Abbey: A New Era on BINGE
The movie is also available to watch on BINGE, which offers a 7-day free trial to watch episodes on-demand. After your trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to watch in Standard Definition on one device.
A Standard Plan is $19 per month and enables you to watch in standard or high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($22 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to watch on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free and are subject to cancellation at any time.
Watch Downton Abbey: A New Era on Foxtel Now
To watch Downton Abbey: A New Era, Australia has Foxtel Now, which also offers a free 10-day trial. This package also offers the opportunity to watch TV shows online via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now Essentials Base bundle is only $35 per month. For more streaming content choices, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
Stream Downton Abbey: A New Era on Amazon Prime Video
Fortunately, Prime still offers a 30-day free trial, which is quite a generous entry point to check out Amazon. Once you have had your fill for a month, you can decide to renew or cancel your subscription.
In Australia, plans for Amazon Prime Video are available for as low as $9.99 per month, letting you stream the best TV series and films. Plus it is a part of the larger Prime membership that includes shopping and other goodies. The annual plan works out to be cheaper with a $79 membership for 12 months.
The good thing about the Amazon Prime membership is that it unlocks everything Amazon offers; including free delivery and first pick on shopping discounts. For as low as $79 a year, or $9.99 a month, you can become a Prime member. Check out our Amazon Prime Video review to know more about the service.
This brings the very best in entertainment to your streaming device. The movie is the latest addition to their impressively ever-expanding library, which includes some of the best Amazon Prime shows on TV.
Downton Abbey: A New Era cast
The global phenomenon reunites the principal cast in the much anticipated cinematic return of Downton Abbey. Joining the beloved cast of the long-running drama for the Downton Abbey movie are Hugh Dancy, Laura Haddock, Nathalie Baye, Dominic West and Jonathan Zaccaï. Check out more of the principal cast and their respective characters below.
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Streaming devices for Foxtel and BINGE
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream the movie on Foxtel and BINGE at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
