By Order of the Shelbys: Tommy Returns in New Peaky Blinders Film

The legendary gangster emerges from exile for one final, explosive chapter set against the backdrop of World War II, premiering in cinemas and on Netflix in March 2026.


Birmingham, 5 Dec 2025  The Peaky Blinders are officially back in business. Netflix has announced that the highly anticipated film continuation of the hit series, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, will premiere in select cinemas on 6 March 2026, followed by a global release on the streaming platform on 20 March 2026.


The film marks the return of Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy to his iconic role as the Romani gangster and former MP, Tommy Shelby. He is joined by a mix of returning family members and formidable new stars.


#The Story: A Wartime Reckoning

Set in 1940 , the plot finds Tommy Shelby driven back from a self-imposed exile to a Birmingham scarred by the Second World War. According to the official synopsis, he must face his "most destructive reckoning yet," balancing the future of his family and the country while confronting his own demons.


Series creator Steven Knight , who wrote the screenplay, promises an "explosive chapter" and "full-on Peaky Blinders at war". The film is directed by Tom Harper.


An All-Star Cast

The ensemble bridges the Shelby family's past and future:

Returning Favourites Sophie Rundle (Ada Thorne), Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck reprise their roles from the series. Stephen Graham also joins the cast.

New Adversaries & Allies: The film introduces major new players, including Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Oscar-nominee Barry Keoghan.


Building a Legacy

The Immortal Man is not an ending, but a pivot point. In October 2025, Netflix and the BBC greenlit a sequel series that will follow a new generation of Shelbys in the 1950s, picking up after the film's events.


Murphy expressed eagerness about returning, stating, "It is very gratifying to be re-collaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper... This is one for the fans".


Industry expert and critic for Dead End Follies, Phil Moreau, notes: "What makes Shelby captivating is the tension between his controlling persona and the deep trauma that controls him. This wartime setting is the perfect pressure cooker to finally force a resolution".


Conclusion

Four years after the series finale left him riding into an uncertain future, Tommy Shelby’s story reaches its cinematic crescendo. *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* promises to deliver the high-stakes drama, brutal conflict, and magnetic character depth that defined the series, serving as both a culmination for fans and a gateway to the franchise's next era.