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Peaky Blinders is here to stay. Netflix is not only committed to two new seasons of a new spin-off, but the main event is finally almost here. Following the release of the explosive new trailer, here’s everything we know so far about the Peaky Blinders movie, titled The Immortal Man, which hits select theaters on March 6th and Netflix on March 20th, 2026.
The movie project has been a long time coming, with development dating back to early 2021. We published our first preview for the movie three years ago, following the sixth and final season of the British drama, which was released on Netflix in June 2022. On June 4th, 2024, Deadline confirmed that Netflix had officially given the green light for the Peaky Blinders movie.
Thanks to the global pandemic, which severely impacted the production of the sixth season, the idea of concluding Tommy Shelby’s story as a movie rather than a seventh season was born. Steven Knight, the creator and showrunner of Peaky Blinders, had openly discussed plans for a film as early as 2021.
Steven Knight had the following to say about the movie upon the initial announcement: “I’m genuinely thrilled that this movie is about to happen. It will be an explosive chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. No holds barred. Full-on Peaky Blinders at war.”
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Tom Harper has been confirmed as the movie’s director. He previously directed the second half of the first season of Peaky Blinders and is no stranger to the production. Harper had the following to say about the movie,”When I first directed Peaky Blinders over 10 years ago, we didn’t know what the series would become, but we did know that there was something in the alchemy of the cast and the writing that felt explosive. Peaky has always been a story about family — and so it’s incredibly exciting to be reuniting with Steve and Cillian to bring the movie to audiences across the world on Netflix.”
Who is in the cast of the Peaky Blinders movie?
To no one’s surprise, Academy Award winner Cillian Murphy will return to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby. Since the end of the sixth season, Murphy has been open and honest about his willingness to return to the role, but has also been glad to have a break, which he thought was “good for everyone.” Suffice it to say he’s used that time extremely well, earning the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance as J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan’s biopic-drama Oppenheimer.
Murphy reportedly told Deadline the following: “It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me. … It is very gratifying to be recollaborating with Steven Knight and Tom Harper on the film version of Peaky Blinders. This is one for the fans.”
On August 30th, Netflix announced that Barry Keoghan had joined the cast of the Peaky Blinders movie. Keoghan is one of Ireland’s most popular actors, having starred in films such as The Banshees of Inisherin, Saltburn, Eternals, and The Batman. As for television, Keoghan has starred in several popular shows such as Chernobyl, Top Boy, and Masters of the Air.
In September, Netflix confirmed that Tim Roth (Pulp Fiction, The Hateful Eight) and Rebecca Ferguson (Dune, Mission: Impossible) had joined the cast of the Peaky Blinders movie.
On October 11th, Netflix announced that five series cast members would be returning to reprise their roles in the movie:
- Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg.
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby.
- Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong.
- Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs.
- Ian Peck as Curly.
What’s on Netflix can also confirm the following cast names, who will feature in various capacities:
- Sam Baker-Jones
- Ruby Ashbourne Serkis
- Rory Wilson
- Bonnie Stott
- Ava Hupperdine-Perrin
- Emelia May Berkley
- Kasper Hilton-Hille
- Thomas Arnold
- Mark Wilkinson
In the final announcements leading up to the release, it was confirmed that Jay Lycurgo (Titans, The Batman) has joined the cast, which we had previously reported. We also understand that Tom Hardy will be reprising his role for the big return, though he was notably absent from the initial press release cast list.
When and where was Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man filmed?
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The cameras officially rolled on the Peaky Blinders movie on September 30th, 2024. Filming continued through to the end of the year, with the wrap scheduled for December 30th. Most of the filming took place in Birmingham, UK, at Digbeth Loc.
Steven Knight shared his excitement about the start of production: “I’m thrilled to see the cameras rolling on this new chapter of the Peaky Blinders story, set during World War II. The country is at war, and so, of course, are our Peaky Blinders.”
Picture: Cillian Murphy and Steven Knight – BBC Film
Director Tom Harper also had the following to say: “There’s a great feeling of anticipation and excitement amongst our outstanding cast and crew. We’re grateful to the fans for getting us to this point and believe this next chapter is going to deliver something extraordinary.”
In mid-November, Netflix published a blog post about the movie’s production and its impact on the West Midlands’ local economy. The Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker, praised the show’s global influence, saying, “The impact Peaky Blinders has had on audiences at home and abroad has been incredible, and it has put our region on the international stage.” He emphasized that Netflix’s involvement signals confidence in local talent and the potential of the UK’s creative industries.
In early December, production on the film moved temporarily to North Wales for a segment filmed on a narrowboat. We got some fantastic snaps, so if you missed them, check them out here.
Filming officially wrapped up the week beginning December 16th, with Netflix confirming via social media that cameras had wrapped on December 19th.
Picture: Cillian Murphy in Peaky Blinders – BBC Film
What is the plot of the Peaky Blinders movie?
While early reports simply stated the film would take place during WWII, Netflix has the following official synopsis:
“Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of WWII, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground. By order of the Peaky Blinders…”
What does this mean for World War I veteran Tommy Shelby? Enemies at home, such as the fascist Oswald Mosley, may keep Shelby occupied, not to mention the likes of Boston gangster Jack Nelson or the widow of his cousin Michael, Gina Gray.
Birmingham was one of the most heavily bombed cities in the UK during the Blitz. Between August 1940 and April 1943, the city was bombed extensively by the German Air Force, which saw thousands of civilians killed and injured, alongside thousands of homes and hundreds of factories destroyed.
When is the Peaky Blinders movie coming to Netflix?
Although initially confirmed for the 2025 slate, the film was eventually pushed to 2026.
Netflix has now confirmed it will debut on March 20th, 2026. However, for those wanting to see it on the big screen, there will be a limited theatrical release slated for March 6th, 2026.
Netflix has also confirmed the movie’s runtime is 1 hour and 52 minutes.
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Soundtrack details for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
Music has always been the heartbeat of Peaky Blinders, and the movie is no exception. RCA Records UK has announced the official soundtrack will be released on March 6th, 2026.
The soundtrack features 36 tracks, including an original score by long-time collaborators Antony Genn and Martin Slattery. It will also feature new recordings from:
- Grian Chatten (Fontaines D.C.)
- Amy Taylor (Amyl & the Sniffers)
- Nick Cave – featuring a newly recorded version of the iconic theme, “Red Right Hand.”
- Lankum
- McLusky
Notably, the soundtrack will include two “transformative” covers of Massive Attack songs—one by Grian Chatten and another by Girl In The Year Above. More details can be found here.
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