The Peaky Blinders Return in ‘The Immortal Man’

Four years after the acclaimed television series concluded, Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders are back in The Immortal Man, a new feature film continuing the saga of Birmingham’s most notorious gang. The film, written by series creator Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, is set to release in March 2026.

What is ‘The Immortal Man’ About?

Set in Birmingham, 1940, during the height of World War II, The Immortal Man sees Tommy Shelby pulled back from self-imposed exile. He faces what is described as his “most destructive reckoning yet,” with the fate of his family and the country hanging in the balance. The film will explore Tommy’s internal struggles as he confronts his legacy and decides whether to preserve it or dismantle it entirely.

Cast and Crew

Cillian Murphy reprises his iconic role as Thomas Shelby. He is joined by returning cast members Sophie Rundle as Ada Thorne, Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong, Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs, Ian Peck as Curly, and Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg. New additions to the cast include Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo, Tim Roth as Beckett, Barry Keoghan as Erasmus ‘The Schnoz’ Shelby, and Jay Lycurgo.

The film is directed by Tom Harper and written by Steven Knight. Producers include Steven Knight, Cillian Murphy, Guy Heeley, Caryn Mandabach, and Jimmy Tandel. George Steel serves as the cinematographer, and Mark Eckersley is the editor.

Release Dates

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man premiered at Symphony Hall in Birmingham on March 2, 2026. It will be released in select cinemas in the United Kingdom on March 6, 2026, and will be available for streaming on Netflix on March 20, 2026.

Production Details

The film is a continuation of the critically acclaimed British television series Peaky Blinders, which ran for six series between 2013 and 2022. The production companies involved are Garrison Drama, Nebulastar, and BBC Film, with distribution handled by Netflix.

Behind the Scenes

Cillian Murphy expressed his enthusiasm for revisiting the role of Tommy Shelby, stating, “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me.” He also highlighted his excitement about collaborating again with Steven Knight and Tom Harper, calling the film “one for the fans.”