Peaky Blinders to return in ‘The Immortal Man’

The film picks up in 1940, as Europe stands on the brink of World War II. According to the official synopsis, Tommy Shelby (once again at the center of chaos) is drawn back from a self-imposed exile and forced to confront “his most destructive reckoning yet.” With the fate of both his family and the country hanging in the balance, Tommy must wrestle with his inner demons and decide whether to stand by his legacy or watch it burn. The stakes, it seems, are higher than ever. The gritty underworld of post-war shenanigans gets replaced by the darker, more dangerous backdrop of wartime Britain, giving the film a new tone: turbulent, morally complex, and soaked in tension.

 Cast & Crew
Returning cast from the original series includes not just Cillian Murphy as Tommy, but also key players such as Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck. But the film also introduces fresh faces: big-name additions like Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Barry Keoghan, and Jay Lycurgo are all on the cast sheet. Behind the camera, the film is written by the original creator of the series, Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, the same talent behind the first season of Peaky Blinders and films like “Wild Rose”.

Release Details
Mark your calendars: The Immortal Man is slated to hit select theaters on March 6, 2026, before streaming worldwide on Netflix beginning March 20, 2026. This dual release strategy seems to honor the cinematic heft of the story while ensuring global access for the many fans who know the series best through Netflix.

While “The Immortal Man” is positioned as a continuation of the original series, it might not be the final chapter in the Shelby saga. Sources report that Netflix has greenlit a sequel series set in the 1950s, following a “new generation of Shelbys.” That suggests this film could serve as a bridge closing some chapters, answering old questions, and perhaps raising new ones, all while paving the way for expanded storytelling in a revitalized universe. For fans, it means more than nostalgia: it’s a chance to see familiar characters evolve in a drastically changed world, while also meeting new players and witnessing how the world of Peaky Blinders adapts and survives beyond Tommy Shelby.

For viewers who fell in love with the gritty ambiance, heavy stakes, razor-sharp dialogue, and complex characters of the original series, “The Immortal Man” offers a rare opportunity: the chance to re-immerse in the world of Birmingham underworld, but with fresh stories, darker stakes, and wartime peril.  Cillian Murphy himself seems deeply aware of the responsibility and legacy he carries. As he put it, “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me.” This isn’t just a revival for the sake of nostalgia, it’s a carefully crafted continuation, meant to give the Shelby saga the epic send-off (or reinvention) it deserves.