The Shelbys are back — and Tommy isn’t done yet
Four years after Peaky Blinders wrapped up its iconic six-season run, the Shelby family is officially returning to the screen. Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a feature-length sequel that continues the story of Birmingham’s most feared crime gang.
The film will first release in select theatres on March 6, followed by its global Netflix premiere on March 20 — marking a major comeback for one of the platform’s most beloved crime dramas.
Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby
At the heart of the film is Cillian Murphy, reprising his career-defining role as Tommy Shelby. Speaking about his return last year, Murphy hinted that the story was far from over.
“It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me,” he said, adding that reuniting with creator Steven Knight and director Tom Harper felt deeply rewarding. Murphy described the film as “one for the fans,” setting expectations high for a proper continuation rather than a nostalgic add-on.
Familiar faces and powerful new additions
Alongside Murphy, several key characters from the original series are back:
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne
- Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
The film also introduces an impressive list of new cast members, including Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, and Jay Lycurgo, signaling a darker, larger-scale expansion of the Peaky Blinders world.
Original creative team reunites
The Immortal Man is directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed multiple episodes of the series, ensuring visual and tonal continuity. The screenplay comes from Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, keeping the story firmly rooted in its original vision.
The series first premiered on the BBC in 2013, before Netflix acquired international rights. It concluded in 2022, leaving fans eager for closure — something this film appears ready to deliver.
What the trailer suggests
While the trailer keeps plot details tightly guarded, it leans heavily into the show’s signature elements: political intrigue, brutal power struggles, and a battle-hardened Tommy Shelby facing consequences that seem bigger than ever. The tone suggests this isn’t just a reunion — it’s an escalation.
Final words
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man looks set to give the Shelby saga a cinematic send-off worthy of its legacy. With Cillian Murphy back in full command, the original creators reunited, and a theatrical-plus-streaming rollout, Netflix is treating this return like an event — and fans will likely do the same.
