- The Immortal Man releases March 20, 2026 with a limited theatrical run from March 6
- Set during World War II, it raises the stakes beyond Birmingham’s streets
- Cillian Murphy returns, joined by Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth
- Steven Knight hints this may not be the final chapter in the Peaky universe
Tommy Shelby is stepping back into the fire. After months of speculation and set leaks, Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man is officially on the way, bringing the Shelby saga to the big screen in what promises to be a thunderous, war torn finale.
The original series, created by Steven Knight and led by Cillian Murphy, ran for six acclaimed seasons and turned a gritty Birmingham crime drama into a global phenomenon.
Now the story continues as a Netflix feature film, set against the upheaval of World War II. With filming wrapped and a full trailer released, here is everything you need to know.
Release date and where to watch
Netflix has confirmed that Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man will debut on March 20, 2026. For fans who want the full cinematic experience, a limited theatrical release begins on March 6, although specific venues have yet to be announced.
That short theatrical window gives the film an event status feel, reinforcing that this is not just another episode stretched to two hours. It is positioned as a proper feature film conclusion to one of Britain’s most beloved dramas.
Production began in September 2024 and wrapped by mid December, with scenes shot in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Post production has been moving swiftly, and with the trailer now out in the wild, the countdown is officially on.
The trailer and tone
The first full trailer wastes no time reintroducing us to a hardened Tommy Shelby. War looms large, not only across Europe but within Tommy himself. The teaser line makes the film’s ambition clear. Tommy Shelby was never destined to be a normal, mortal man.
The footage leans into wartime tension, smoky backrooms, military uniforms and the moral cost of power. While the series often brushed against political extremism and looming global conflict, the film plunges directly into the chaos of World War II.
Steven Knight has hinted that the shift in era brings a different scale and urgency. The stakes are no longer confined to Birmingham’s underworld. The fate of the family and perhaps the country itself appears intertwined with Tommy’s final reckoning.
Cast: returning legends and bold new additions
It would not be Peaky Blinders without Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, and he returns front and center. Murphy has described revisiting the role as both satisfying and unfinished business.
Familiar faces also confirmed include:
- Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong
- Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs
- Ian Peck as Curly
- Jay Lycurgo in a currently undisclosed role
The real intrigue surrounds the newcomers. Barry Keoghan, Rebecca Ferguson and Tim Roth are joining the ensemble, though their characters remain tightly under wraps.
Knight has teased that the cast list is mind blowing, suggesting more high profile names could still emerge before release. Given the show’s history of surprise appearances from actors like Adrien Brody and Sam Claflin, it would not be shocking.
Plot: war on every front
The official synopsis sets the scene in Birmingham, 1940. Europe is engulfed in war and Tommy Shelby is pulled back from self imposed exile to confront what may be his most destructive reckoning yet.
The description hints at a deeply personal story layered over global conflict. Tommy must face his own demons while deciding whether to preserve his legacy or burn it down entirely.
Steven Knight has admitted that he rarely writes with a rigid blueprint. Instead, he begins with a broad direction and lets the story evolve. Originally, he had considered taking the television series up to the brink of war. The film, however, accelerates straight into it, delivering what he calls a necessary gear change.
That shift could redefine the tone. Expect espionage, shifting alliances and a Shelby family tested in ways the series never fully explored. If the trailer is any indication, this will be full throttle Peaky Blinders at war.
What comes next for the Peaky universe
Although The Immortal Man has been described as a fitting conclusion, Steven Knight has repeatedly suggested that this is not the end of the wider Peaky Blinders world.
He has hinted at future projects that may continue exploring this corner of British history, potentially following other characters or branching into new formats. The film may close one chapter, but it appears unlikely to extinguish the Shelby legacy entirely.
For now, though, all eyes are on March 2026. After years of rise, fall, betrayal and survival, Tommy Shelby’s story is heading toward its most explosive chapter yet.
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