The characters of The Last Kingdom are returning for their final battle. The fifth and final season of the Netflix series was released last March. The Seven Kings Must Die film, which will conclude the series, will arrive on April 14th.
Starring Alexander Dreymon, Emily Cox, Ian Hart, Joseph Millson, Mark Rowley, Toby Regbo, Millie Brady, James Northcote, Adrian Bouchet, Ewan Mitchell, Timothy Innes, Magnus Bruun, Jamie Blackley, Richard Dillane, Finn Elliott, Ruby Hartley, Nigel Lindsay, Dorian Lough, Stefanie Martini, Steffan Rhodri, and Eysteinn Sigurðarson, the series is based on Bernard Cornwell’s novel series, The Saxon Stories, and it tells the story of the son of a ninth Century Saxon nobleman after he is kidnapped as a child. The Netflix series follows his journey as he tries to reclaim his family’s land.
Variety shared the plot of the film:
Uhtred must ride once more across a fractured kingdom with several of the series’ much-loved returning characters, as they battle alongside, and against, new allies and enemies. Following the death of King Edward, a battle for the crown ensues, as rival heirs and invaders compete for power. And when an alliance comes seeking Uhtred’s help in their plans, Uhtred faces a choice between those he cares for most, and the dream of forming a united England.
Dreymon shared a message to viewers via The Last Kingdom’s Twitter account:
“It has been such an honor to be part of telling this story for all these years. As for our loyal fans…what can I say? You are the reason we’ve reached this point and got to bring our saga to the end. This, as it always has been, is for you.” – Alexander Dreymon ⚔️
Check out additonal photos from Seven Kings Must Die below.
What do you think? Are you excited to see the final chapter of The Last Kingdom on Netflix?
Loved the books and the series. I cannot wait for the movie. The whole cast was wonderful. Thank you for a great series!
I am so looking forward to watching this final installment of Uhtreds’ story. I am so very sad that there will be no more of The Last Kingdom. A really excellent series that gives a fairly realistic picture of life in ninth century England. Great story, great actors, great production, thank you.
Very surprised and delighted for this new film which ends with, I assume, Athelstan becoming the first King of all England. Loved the series and Bernard Cornwall. Have you thought about revisiting the Richard Sharpe series. I’m thinking Aiden Turner in that role. Same period as Poldark.
All that needs to be said about this concluding movie of an epic saga is this:
“I am Uhtred, son of Uhtred, and this is the tale of a blood feud. It is a tale of how I will take from my enemy what the law says is mine.”
I can not believe this will be the last season of The Last Kingdom! We have waited so long for this new series was desperate for it to carry on Really sad.
Great news for a great cast. Roll on April!
(Alexander Dreymon should be the next James Bond….)
Love this show, can’t wait for the movie. I would love to see it in a theater on the big screen.