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Fresh images tease the Peaky Blinders feature
Netflix has released a striking set of images from Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, offering the first clear look at Cillian Murphy back as Tommy Shelby alongside Rebecca Ferguson in a role described as "mysterious." The new stills arrive hot on the heels of the film’s initial teaser and emphasize the wartime stakes, moody production design, and the familiar, razor-edged aesthetic that made the TV show a global phenomenon.
Cast, crew and what the photos reveal
Directed by Tom Harper and written by series creator Steven Knight, The Immortal Man reunites Murphy with the Peaky world he inhabited from 2013 to 2022. The published images also feature Tim Roth and Rebecca Ferguson, while reports indicate a broad ensemble including Barry Keoghan, Stephen Graham and Ned Dennehy among others. Costume, lighting and set decoration in the stills appear to push the series’ signature noir look into a larger, more cinematic canvas — a logical move as the franchise shifts from TV to feature film.
Plot snapshot — Tommy Shelby returns to Birmingham
Official synopsis: Birmingham, 1940. Against the backdrop of World War II, Tommy Shelby emerges from self-imposed exile to confront the most devastating challenge of his life. With his family and the nation’s future hanging in the balance, Tommy must face his inner demons — to settle the score with his past or burn everything down. The wartime setting not only raises the stakes but reframes Shelby’s moral and strategic choices in a national context.
Why a film now? Franchise strategy and context
Peaky Blinders evolved from a BBC Two drama into an international brand after Netflix brought the series to streaming audiences. The decision to make a film follows a recent industry trend: converting acclaimed TV stories into high-profile movies to create event-level releases and broaden audience reach. For fans, a film promises concentrated storytelling, higher production values and the chance to see iconic characters in tableaux that feel made for the big screen.
Comparatively, other TV-to-film transitions — like the Sex and the City revival and the Sherlock special episodes — show mixed results: successes rely on balancing fan service with a story that justifies a different format. Tom Harper’s previous work on period pieces and cinematic television suggests he’s well-placed to expand Peaky’s visual scope while keeping the character-driven intensity that made the series acclaimed.
Behind the scenes and fan reaction
Early fan response on social platforms has been enthusiastic, with particular praise for Murphy’s weathered look and the film’s wartime palette. Trivia-minded viewers are already scanning the images for Easter eggs tied to the original series — familiar back alleys, emblematic flat caps, and the Shelby family’s constant visual motifs. Production insiders have hinted that the film leans into practical sets and period-accurate props, a tactile approach that appealed to fans of the show’s detailed world-building.
"This film is less about spectacle and more about consequence," says cinema historian Marko Jensen. "Tommy Shelby’s return in a wartime Britain reframes personal stakes as national ones. It’s an opportunity to explore how trauma and ambition play out on a larger stage."
What comes after the film?
According to announcements, Peaky Blinders will continue beyond the film with two new six-episode series produced in collaboration between Netflix and the BBC. These follow-ups are set after the events of The Immortal Man and reportedly begin in 1953, promising to carry the saga forward with Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight serving as executive producers.
When and where to watch
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is scheduled for a limited theatrical release on March 6, 2026, followed by a global streaming debut on Netflix on March 20, 2026. The staggered rollout signals a hybrid distribution strategy designed to capture both box-office attention and broad streaming audiences.
The new images do more than tease — they invite questions about tone, scale and creative choices as a beloved TV drama enters feature territory. Whether the movie will satisfy casual viewers and die-hard fans alike depends on its ability to balance spectacle with the intimate, ruthless character study at Peaky Blinders’ core.
Comments
astroset
Is this even necessary? Peaky's strength was slow burn TV.. will a movie really capture that grit or just polish it up? curious, skeptical.
mechbyte
wow, didn't expect tommy like that... Cillian looks haunted, producion design insane. hope the story stays intimate tho, not just big spectacle
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