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Peaky Blinders returns to the big screen
Netflix has officially revealed the title, first poster, and premiere plans for the long-awaited Peaky Blinders film. Now known as Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the movie reunites Cillian Murphy with creator-writer Steven Knight and director Tom Harper for a cinematic extension of the hit gangster drama. Fans can expect a limited theatrical release on March 6, 2026, followed by a global streaming debut on Netflix on March 20, 2026.
Cast, creative team and what the poster promises
The new poster and publicity stills place Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby front and center, flanked by returning and new faces: Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Sophie Rundle, Barry Keoghan, Stephen Graham, Joe Cole (credited here as J. Colegorou — billed in some territories as J. Leikorgo), Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee and Ian Peck. Tom Harper directs from a screenplay by Steven Knight, who also created the original series. The collaboration signals continuity in tone and vision: lean, stylish, and steeped in the show’s moral ambivalence.
Setting and story hook
Officially set in Birmingham during 1940, amid the chaos of World War II, The Immortal Man finds Tommy Shelby returning from a self-imposed exile to confront a challenge that may eclipse anything he has faced on the series. The stakes are both family and national: the synopsis teases that Tommy must wrestle with inner demons, reconcile his past, or burn everything down. The wartime backdrop promises a darker, more urgent frame for Tommy’s existential conflicts.
From TV phenomenon to film event: context and comparisons
Peaky Blinders grew from a 2013 BBC Two drama into a global phenomenon after Netflix picked it up. Its cinematic sensibility—moody cinematography, an anachronistic soundtrack, and stylish costume design—has always felt film-ready. Comparisons to other TV-to-film transitions are natural: like The X-Files and Sex and the City before it, Peaky Blinders must balance fan expectations with the demands of a standalone movie. Compared with contemporary gangster epics such as Boardwalk Empire or even Scorsese’s period pieces, The Immortal Man has the advantage of an established central performance in Murphy, who has matured into an actor capable of carrying a feature film of this scale.
Industry impact and future plans
The announcement underlines Netflix’s strategy of turning premium TV IP into multi-format franchises. Producers have also confirmed two new six-episode series to follow the film, co-produced by Netflix and the BBC, set to pick up in 1953 — effectively continuing the Shelby saga on television. Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight are listed as executive producers on those projects, keeping creative continuity intact.
Behind the scenes trivia: the show’s cultural reach extended well beyond TV—Peaky fashion influenced menswear trends and its soundtrack introduced indie and post-punk acts to new audiences. The film’s promotional image already sparked fan theories online about which alliances and enemies will resurface.
"This film feels less like a spin-off and more like the next act of a long-form tragedy," says cinema historian Eleanor Shaw. "Murphy’s Tommy has always been built for the close-up of cinema; The Immortal Man finally gives that performance the canvas it deserves."
Skeptics will watch to see whether the film preserves the series’ episodic depth within a two-hour frame, but there’s reason for cautious optimism: with Knight writing and Murphy leading, the film looks poised to honor what made the original series compelling while expanding its scope.
A final note: whether you follow the series for the crime drama, the period detail, or the character work, The Immortal Man sets up a new chapter for the Shelby story—one that aims to be both a cinematic event and a bridge to more television chapters to come.
Comments
Tomas
Is this even true? Two series + a film feels ambitious. Can a two hour movie carry Shelby's layers without feeling rushed? i'm skeptical, curious though...
atomwave
wow.. Tommy on the big screen? chills. Murphy better deliver, this wartime twist could be brilliant or messy, but i'm intrigued. March 6 then Netflix 20th, can't wait.
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