Birmingham’s Fear Returns in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Fans’ anticipation has been rewarded as Cillian Murphy officially dons the iconic trench coat, bringing the Shelby empire from the small screen to the big screen in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. Amidst the flames of World War II, will Tommy Shelby confront the ghosts of the past or burn everything to protect his legacy?

The Return of the Peaky Blinders

The catchphrase “By order of the Peaky Blinders!” rings out once again, marking the return of the classic crime film franchise. Four years after the sixth season, director Tom Harper and screenwriter Steven Knight bring audiences back to Small Heath, Birmingham, but on a more brutal scale than ever before.

Tommy Shelby: The Survivor in the “Intermediate Space”

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In the recently released trailer, the question is posed: “What happened to Tommy Shelby?” Tommy is now in his most broken state, living in a self-created “purgatory”, isolated from his family and the world. Cillian Murphy shared: “He lives in an intermediate space, where he’s not really living but not really dead either.” Tommy’s line, “I used to have almost everything. But ‘almost’ doesn’t count,” reflects the internal conflict and haunting memories of the past.

New Cast and Tense Relationships

Rebecca Ferguson plays a mysterious character who questions Tommy about the abandoned kingdom and his estranged son. Barry Keoghan plays Duke Shelby, Tommy’s illegitimate son, who now runs the Peaky Blinders gang in a 1919 style. Tim Roth will play Beckett, a Nazi sympathizer who challenges Tommy in the context of World War II.

Birmingham in 1940 and the Challenge of the Shelby Legacy

Set in 1940, amidst World War II, Tommy is forced to leave his secluded life to face a devastating purge. Steven Knight asserts this is “Peaky Blinders’ all-out war.” Tommy must choose: protect his family legacy or burn it down. The trailer ends with Tommy’s answer: “Now that’s right,” promising breathtaking and stylish action sequences.

Artistic Style and Music

The trailer incorporates the song “Puppet”, creating a nostalgic yet fresh feel. The setting and costumes are meticulously crafted, upholding Peaky Blinders’ global menswear brand.

Movie Information

Title: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

Director: Tom Harper

Screenwriter: Steven Knight

Starring: Cillian Murphy, Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth, Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham

Theatrical Release Date: March 6, 2026

Netflix Release Date: March 20, 2026

Peaky Blinders Series Synopsis

Launched in 2013, Peaky Blinders is set in Birmingham and follows the Shelby crime family led by Thomas Shelby (Cillian Murphy). Thomas, a World War I veteran, returns with his brother Arthur and younger brother John to build an empire based on violence, drugs, protection rackets, horse racing betting, and managing an automobile factory. The characters are based on the true story of the Peaky Blinders gang from the 1890s to the early 20th century.