‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ Brings Tommy Shelby Back to War-Torn Birmingham on Netflix

Tommy Shelby faces his darkest hour in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.

Peaky Blinders returns in a bold new chapter with Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, premiering March 20, 2026, on Netflix in the United States. The feature film continues the Shelby family saga and pushes Tommy Shelby into his most personal battle yet.

Set in Birmingham in 1940, the story unfolds during the chaos of World War II. Tommy Shelby, once the calculating mastermind of a criminal empire, is pulled back from a self-imposed exile. However, this time the war is not just political or criminal. It is deeply personal. With the future of his family and country at stake, Tommy must confront his legacy and decide whether to protect it or destroy everything he built.

The film promises a reckoning that feels bigger than any gang rivalry. Instead, it places Tommy at a crossroads between redemption and ruin. As always, the stakes are deadly serious. By order of the Peaky Blinders, nothing comes easy.

Cillian Murphy Returns to an Iconic Role

Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby, bringing the razor-sharp intensity that made the character a global icon. Murphy’s performance helped turn the original series into a cultural phenomenon, blending quiet menace with emotional vulnerability.

The film is directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed episodes of the early series, and written by series creator Steven Knight. Their reunion signals a return to the grounded, character-driven storytelling that defined the show’s early seasons.

A Powerful Supporting Cast

Joining Murphy is an impressive lineup of talent. Rebecca Ferguson adds her commanding presence to the story. Tim Roth brings his trademark intensity, while Sophie Rundle returns to the world of the Shelbys.

The cast also includes Barry Keoghan and Stephen Graham, both known for delivering raw and unpredictable performances. Together, the ensemble suggests that The Immortal Man will not simply revisit old territory. Instead, it expands the world into something even more volatile.

Remembering the Original Series

The original Peaky Blinders series premiered in 2013 and ran for six seasons. It followed the Shelby crime family as they rose to power in post-World War I Birmingham. Over time, the show evolved from street-level gang drama into a sweeping political saga.

The series became known for its stylish direction, modern soundtrack choices, and unforgettable performances. Tommy Shelby emerged as one of television’s most complex antiheroes. His journey blended ambition, trauma, loyalty, and self-destruction in equal measure.

Now, The Immortal Man shifts the timeline into World War II. That move raises the stakes beyond local crime wars. It places the Shelby legacy inside one of history’s most devastating conflicts.

A Final Reckoning

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is positioned as an epic continuation rather than a simple spin-off. It carries the weight of everything that came before while pushing Tommy into new moral territory.

Ultimately, the question remains simple but brutal. Can Tommy Shelby outlive his past, or will it finally consume him?

The answer arrives on March 20, 2026, when the Shelby story continues on Netflix.


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Sean Tajipour is the Founder and Editor of Nerdtropolis and the host of the Moviegoers Society and Reel Insights Podcast. He is also a member of the Critics Choice Association. You can follow on Twitter and Instagram @Seantaj.

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