Pride and Prejudice 2 The Mistress of Pemberley (2026)
Starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Rosamund Pike, Rupert Friend, and Judi Dench
The concept of a happily ever after was merely the opening chapter of a much more complex story. Pride and Prejudice 2 The Mistress of Pemberley invites audiences back to the breathtaking and sweeping landscapes of the English countryside, picking up ten years after Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy famously walked into the morning mist together. Now established as the mistress of one of the nation’s most grand and storied estates, Elizabeth finds that the spirited independence she has always cherished is in constant conflict with the suffocating traditions and rigid expectations of her elevated social station.
While the passion between the two leads remains as intense and deeply felt as ever, their marriage is thrust into its greatest trial yet. The disgraceful George Wickham, portrayed once again by Rupert Friend, makes a sudden and unwelcome return. He brings with him a volatile scandal so explosive that it threatens to permanently tarnish the Darcy name and dismantle their social standing. Compounding the crisis, the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh, played by the legendary Judi Dench, arrives at Pemberley with a cold and calculated scheme to reclaim the estate for her own direct bloodline.
Keira Knightley delivers a performance defined by mature, steely grace, portraying an Elizabeth who must prove to the world that she is far more than just a wife; she is a formidable force to be reckoned with. Matthew Macfadyen returns with his signature stoic vulnerability, as Darcy is forced to navigate a painful choice between the historical pride of his lineage and the immediate protection of his household. Lush, romantic, and fiercely witty, this sequel demonstrates that a lasting love requires more than just overcoming initial impressions—it requires the courage to fight for those convictions every single day.