Four years after the Shelby family disappeared into the fog, the world of Peaky Blinders is stepping back into the fire — only this time, the stakes are far higher than anything the series ever attempted. Netflix has officially unveiled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a feature film continuation written by creator Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, marking a full-circle reunion for the original creative core.
A New Chapter, a Darker England
Rather than picking up where the 2022 series finale left off, the film jumps straight into 1940, when Birmingham — and the entire world — is drowning in the chaos of World War II.
Netflix describes a homegrown conflict that mirrors the brutality unfolding across Europe: Tommy Shelby, long vanished into self-imposed exile, finds the war dragging him back into a past that refuses to stay buried.
This chapter promises a far more dangerous battlefield, both outside and within. As creator Steven Knight teased, “The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders. No holds barred.”
Cillian Murphy’s Return: “Tommy Shelby Wasn’t Finished With Me”
Cillian Murphy had once publicly said goodbye to Tommy Shelby after six intense seasons. But the pull of the character — and the story’s unfinished business — eventually brought him back.
Speaking to Netflix, Murphy revealed:
“It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me.”
He added that reuniting with Knight and Harper for the film feels “very gratifying” and emphasized that this movie is “one for the fans.”
Murphy’s comeback arrives on the heels of his massive Oscar-winning run with Oppenheimer, making this one of the most anticipated character returns of the decade.
What The Immortal Man Is Really About
While the series often flirted with personal demons and political power struggles, the film appears to throw Tommy into a literal war zone — emotionally and physically.
Plot Overview
- Set in Birmingham, 1940
- World War II tightens its grip on Europe
- Tommy is forced to return from exile
- A violent convergence of war and unresolved personal vendettas
- A battle for survival — and potential redemption
The title The Immortal Man hints at Tommy’s long-running mythic aura, but also suggests a confrontation with everything he has tried to outrun.
A Loaded Cast for a Loaded Story
The film brings together a powerful blend of returning Shelby-world staples and heavyweight new additions.
Returning Cast
- Cillian Murphy
- Sophie Rundle
- Packy Lee
- Ian Peck
- Ned Dennehy
New Faces Joining the Shelby Legacy
- Rebecca Ferguson
- Tim Roth
- Barry Keoghan
- Stephen Graham
- Jay Lycurgo
The combination of long-time ensemble members with acclaimed new talent signals a grittier, more cinematic tone befitting the wartime setting.
Release Details
- In Select Theatres: March 6, 2026
- Streaming on Netflix: March 20, 2026
The staggered release mirrors Netflix’s evolving theatrical strategy, especially for prestige titles with a built-in global fanbase like Peaky Blinders.
Final Words
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man looks set to deliver the most explosive chapter in the franchise yet — not just because of the wartime backdrop, but because it confronts the very mythology of Tommy Shelby. With Cillian Murphy’s return, a reinforced cast, and the original creator steering the story, this film promises a raw, unfiltered evolution of the world fans know so well.
If the series was about survival through ambition, this film seems ready to explore survival through war, consequence, and finally, reckoning.
