More than a decade after Cillian Murphy first lit a cigarette and stepped onto the streets of Birmingham as Tommy Shelby, the world of Peaky Blinders is returning one final time.
The long-awaited feature film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, arrived in select UK cinemas on 6 March 2026, offering fans a final chapter for one of television’s most iconic anti-heroes before the film lands on Netflix on 20 March 2026.
Written by series creator Steven Knight and directed by returning filmmaker Tom Harper, the film brings the Shelby saga to the big screen with a darker, more cinematic scale.
Murphy reprises his career-defining role as Tommy Shelby, the war-scarred gangster whose rise through Birmingham’s criminal underworld turned Peaky Blinders into a global phenomenon. For Murphy, stepping back into Tommy’s world was something of a homecoming. “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me,” the actor said when the project was announced. “It is very gratifying to be collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.”
A Wartime Birmingham
Set in the 1940s, The Immortal Man shifts the Shelby story into the shadow of the Second World War. The film finds Tommy living in isolation, haunted by ghosts of his past and the consequences of the empire he built.
Meanwhile, a new threat emerges closer to home. Tommy’s rebellious son Duke Shelby, played by Barry Keoghan, finds himself entangled in a dangerous alliance with British fascist figure John Beckett, portrayed by Tim Roth. Their plan to destabilise the country through counterfeit currency pulls Tommy back into a conflict he thought he had finally escaped.
The result is a story that blends the familiar mood of the series with a larger, more explosive canvas. The smoky pubs and rain-slicked streets remain, but the stakes feel bigger than ever.
Familiar Faces Return
Long-time fans will find plenty to recognise. Several key characters from the original series return, including Stephen Graham as union leader Hayden Stagg, Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, and Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong.
Fan favourites Curly and Johnny Dogs also make appearances, played once again by Ian Peck and Packy Lee.
The film also introduces several high-profile newcomers. Rebecca Ferguson joins the cast alongside Jay Lycurgo, adding fresh intrigue to the Shelby world.
A Soundtrack as Bold as Ever
Music has always been central to the identity of Peaky Blinders, and the film continues that tradition. The soundtrack features contributions from artists including Nick Cave and Irish folk group Lankum, alongside appearances from Grian Chatten and Amy Taylor.
It is the same distinctive blend of modern music and period drama that helped define the original series, giving the story its signature sense of style.
CultureCues Final Thoughts
Whether Peaky Blinders needed another instalment after six seasons is open to debate. But the appeal of watching Tommy Shelby return for one last reckoning is hard to resist.
With its short theatrical window and swift move to streaming, The Immortal Man feels designed as both a cinematic epilogue and a final gift to fans who have followed the Shelby family for years.
And if the series taught us anything, it’s that Tommy Shelby is never quite finished with the world.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man arrives on Netflix on 20 March 2026.