- At the center of it all is Tommy Shelby.
- Cillian Murphy will serve as executive producer on the new series, though it remains unclear whether he will appear on s…
- The possibility of Tommy Shelby looming in the background — whether as myth, memory, or master strategist — only dee…
- Tommy Shelby has survived gang wars, political conspiracies, betrayals, and personal tragedy.
- Tommy Shelby has always felt larger than life — a myth forged in smoke and steel.
- For fans who have waited years to see Tommy Shelby light another cigarette and reclaim Birmingham, the countdown has off…
The razor blades are back. And so is Tommy Shelby. Netflix has officially unveiled the trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the long-awaited big-screen continuation of Steven Knight’s celebrated crime saga. After years of speculation about how the Shelby story would evolve beyond television, fans now have their answer — and it’s darker, grander, and set against the firestorm of World War II.
The film is slated for a theatrical release in select cinemas on March 6, 2026, before arriving globally on Netflix on March 20. For a series that began humbly on British television in 2013, this cinematic leap feels like both a victory lap and a reckoning.
A War-Torn Birmingham
Set in Birmingham in 1940, the story unfolds amid the chaos of WWII. The city is under threat, the country is strained, and the underworld is shifting beneath the pressure of global conflict. At the center of it all is Tommy Shelby.
The official logline reveals that Tommy is driven back from a self-imposed exile to confront his most destructive reckoning yet. With both his family’s future and the fate of the country hanging in the balance, he must face his demons and decide whether to confront his legacy — or destroy it entirely. It’s a premise that feels fitting for a character who has always walked the line between ambition and annihilation.
Cillian Murphy Returns as the Immortal Man
Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy reprises his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, the razor-sharp leader of the Birmingham gang who became one of television’s most magnetic antiheroes. Murphy portrayed Shelby throughout the BAFTA-winning series from 2013 to 2022, and his return signals that this isn’t just a nostalgic revival — it’s a continuation with weight.
Murphy also steps behind the scenes as one of the producers, alongside Guy Heeley, series creator Steven Knight, and Patrick Holland. Executive producers include Andrew Warren, Caryn Mandabach, Jamie Glazebrook, Tom Harper, and David Kosse. Tom Harper, who previously directed episodes of the series, takes the helm for the film, bringing continuity in tone and vision.
Familiar Faces and New Blood
The cast blends returning favorites with powerful new additions. Returning from the original series are Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck. Their presence suggests that the film won’t sever ties with the emotional threads built over six seasons.
Joining the Peaky Blinders universe are Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Barry Keoghan, and Jay Lycurgo — formidable performers who hint at new rivalries and shifting alliances within Birmingham’s criminal and political landscape. With war reshaping Britain, the power structure is bound to fracture. And in that fracture lies opportunity — and danger.
From BBC to Global Phenomenon
Created and written by Steven Knight, Peaky Blinders began airing on BBC Two in 2013 before making its way to Netflix a year later, where it found a massive international audience. The series won the BAFTA for Best Drama Series for its fourth season and later moved to BBC One for its fifth and sixth seasons.
Over time, the show transformed from a gritty post-WWI gangster drama into a sweeping meditation on power, trauma, and political ambition. Tommy Shelby evolved with it — from street-level crime boss to a man wrestling with influence at the highest levels of British society. Now, the war years promise to test him in ways previous enemies never could.
The Story Doesn’t End Here
The Immortal Man may close one chapter, but it won’t be the final word in the Shelby saga. Plans are already underway for a sequel series that will pick up after the events of the film. Set in 1953, the new installment will shift focus to the next generation of the Birmingham clan.
According to its official synopsis, Britain in 1953 is rebuilding after the devastation of WWII. Birmingham, heavily bombed during the war, is rising again through concrete and steel. But reconstruction brings its own battles. The race to control the city’s massive rebuilding projects becomes a brutal contest of mythical dimensions — and the Shelby family remains at the heart of it all.
Cillian Murphy will serve as executive producer on the new series, though it remains unclear whether he will appear on screen. The possibility of Tommy Shelby looming in the background — whether as myth, memory, or master strategist — only deepens the intrigue.
A Reckoning Years in the Making
For longtime viewers, the film represents more than just a continuation. It’s a culmination. Tommy Shelby has survived gang wars, political conspiracies, betrayals, and personal tragedy. But exile is a different kind of enemy. It suggests retreat. It suggests regret.
The Immortal Man appears poised to answer the lingering question left by the series finale: Can a man who built an empire on violence ever truly escape it?
The wartime setting raises the stakes beyond personal survival. This time, it isn’t just about family dominance or business expansion. It’s about legacy — and perhaps redemption. As the trailer makes clear, Birmingham is once again a battlefield. Only now, the explosions echo beyond the streets.
The Immortal Myth of Tommy Shelby
Tommy Shelby has always felt larger than life — a myth forged in smoke and steel. But myths have consequences. With Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Steven Knight appears ready to strip the legend down to its core. In a city burning under the weight of war, immortality may not mean survival. It may mean something far more haunting: being unable to escape the past.
The film arrives in cinemas on March 6, 2026, before streaming worldwide on March 20. For fans who have waited years to see Tommy Shelby light another cigarette and reclaim Birmingham, the countdown has officially begun. And this time, the stakes are nothing less than everything.
