Netflix released the first trailer for “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man,” the feature-length continuation of the British crime drama, giving fans their first look at Cillian Murphy’s return as Tommy Shelby. Set during World War II, the film revisits the notorious gang leader years after the television series ended, placing him in a Europe shaped by global conflict and political unrest.
The trailer opens with a voice asking, “Whatever happened to Tommy Shelby?” before revealing Murphy’s character older and more isolated amid explosions, air raid sirens, and burning buildings. The footage suggests a story that moves beyond the streets of Birmingham and into a wartime landscape where power and survival carry new consequences.
The film marks the first “Peaky Blinders” project since the series concluded its six-season run in 2022, following its rise from a BBC drama to an internationally recognized franchise.
A New Chapter Shaped by War
Steven Knight, who created and wrote the original series, penned “The Immortal Man.” According to Netflix’s Tudum website, the story takes place during World War II and follows the Shelby family as the war reshapes Britain and the criminal underworld.
Tom Harper directs the film. Harper previously worked on “Peaky Blinders” and directed “Wild Rose.” Knight described the project as a continuation of the series rather than a standalone finale, according to Deadline, emphasizing that the film expands the story instead of closing it off.
The trailer includes images of bombed streets, military presence, and tense private meetings, while Shelby appears to confront both political threats and personal consequences. In one moment, he says, “I’m not that man anymore,” a line that points to change while leaving his future uncertain.
Returning Cast and New Faces
Murphy leads a cast that includes returning actors Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck. The film also introduces new cast members Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, Barry Keoghan, and Jay Lycurgo, according to Variety.
Plot details remain limited, but the mix of familiar characters and new additions suggests a broader story that moves beyond the television series while maintaining its core themes.
Netflix confirmed the film will receive a limited theatrical release beginning March 6, 2026, before debuting globally on the streaming platform March 20. The release strategy reflects the franchise’s continued popularity and the studio’s push to bring the story to both theaters and streaming audiences.
With its wartime setting and return to the Shelby family, “Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” signals that the series’ world still has unfinished business. While the television chapter may have ended, the trailer makes clear that Tommy Shelby’s story is not over.
