The Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man brings Tommy Shelby back to the screen in a feature-length continuation of the BBC series, expanding Steven Knight’s crime saga beyond television without reframing its foundations.
Netflix has confirmed the film will open in select theaters on March 6, 2026, followed by a worldwide Netflix release on March 20, 2026. The movie is positioned as a direct continuation of the series, not a reboot or standalone spin-off, and remains firmly anchored in the world established across six seasons.
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Set in Birmingham in 1940, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. Tommy Shelby, absent by choice and circumstance, is drawn back from self-imposed exile as both his family and the country face mounting pressure. Netflix’s official synopsis describes this chapter as his “most destructive reckoning yet,” framing the story around legacy, consequence, and confrontation rather than expansion.
A WWII setting that reshapes Tommy Shelby’s world
In Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the familiar power structures that once defined Tommy’s authority are now overshadowed by global conflict. The Shelby empire no longer exists in isolation. Britain is at war, Birmingham is changed, and the stakes extend beyond personal ambition.
The film places Tommy at a moment where escape is no longer an option. According to the press release, he must face his own demons and decide whether to confront the legacy he built or destroy what remains of it. The narrative framing keeps the focus on consequence rather than conquest, aligning the film with the long arc of the series rather than reopening old ground.
Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby
Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby after his Academy Award win for Oppenheimer. His return marks the first time the character has appeared on screen since the series finale, and Murphy is also credited as a producer on the film.
The cast of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man blends returning characters with new additions:
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Tim Roth
- Barry Keoghan
- Stephen Graham
- Sophie Rundle, returning as Ada Thorne
Supporting cast members from the original series also appear, including Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, Ian Peck, and Jay Lycurgo, maintaining continuity with the established Peaky Blinders ensemble.
Rather than reshuffling its foundation, the film reinforces its connection to the series through familiar faces and long-standing relationships, grounding the story in the Shelby family rather than expanding outward.
Creative team rooted in the original series
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is directed by Tom Harper, who previously worked within the Peaky Blinders universe and has since directed large-scale film and television projects.
The screenplay is written by Steven Knight, creator of Peaky Blinders, ensuring narrative continuity with the original series rather than a reinterpretation. Production credits include Guy Heeley, Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, and Patrick Holland, with executive producers Andrew Warren, Caryn Mandabach, Jamie Glazebrook, Tom Harper, and David Kosse.
The creative lineup underscores the film’s role as a continuation rather than a departure, extending the story through the same voices that shaped it from the beginning.
What Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man adds to the franchise
The decision to close the Peaky Blinders story with a feature film instead of a seventh season was framed early on as a deliberate endpoint for Tommy Shelby’s arc. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man occupies that space, offering a final chapter shaped by time, war, and consequence.
Rather than revisiting the rise of the Shelby empire, the film centers on what remains after power has eroded. The focus stays on Tommy himself, his choices, and the cost attached to them, bringing the story back to the character rather than the mythology surrounding him.
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Key Details: Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man
- Title: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
- Type: Feature film continuation of the BBC series
- Release date (theaters): March 6, 2026
- Release date (Netflix): March 20, 2026
- Cast: Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Sophie Rundle, Barry Keoghan, Stephen Graham, and others
- Director: Tom Harper
- Writer: Steven Knight
- Producers: Guy Heeley, Cillian Murphy, Steven Knight, Patrick Holland
- Plot setting: Birmingham, 1940, during WWII
- Episode count: One feature-length film
- Source: Based on the Peaky Blinders series created by Steven Knight
