Peaky Blinders The Immortal Man film reunites Cillian Murphy for WWII Tommy Shelby finale; Hits UK cinema Mar 6, Netflix Mar 20.
Peaky Blinders Evolves with New Hollywood Stars in Steven Knight's War-Torn Shelby Clan Closer (Image: File)
Peaky Blinders: Fans dust off their flat caps as Netflix brings back the Shelby family in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, a full feature film wrapping up Tommy Shelby's saga four years after the TV finale. Cillian Murphy slips back into the gangster role, joining forces with Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan under Steven Knight's pen and Tom Harper's direction. The movie hits UK theaters March 6 for two weeks before streaming worldwide March 20, blending big-screen thrills with Netflix's global reach.
Cillian Murphy leads as the haunted Thomas Shelby, fresh off his Oscar win and telling Netflix that Tommy "wasn’t finished with me." Creator Steven Knight crafts the script, fulfilling his promise of a WWII-era close that roars louder than the series' end. Director Tom Harper, known for Wild Rose and Heart of Stone, helms the 112-minute thriller produced with BBC Film. New faces Rebecca Ferguson from Dune and Barry Keoghan of Saltburn join the fray, while Stephen Graham eyes a return to bridge the Shelby legacy. Murphy calls it "one for the fans," sparking cheers from Brummie mobster lovers everywhere. The teaser trailer teases blood, betrayal, and bombs.
The original series spanned 1919-1934 Birmingham streets, gang rivalries, and London power plays over six seasons. Now The Immortal Man catapults into the 1940s, trading razor caps in pubs for air raid chaos and global stakes. Knight always eyed World War II as the endgame, letting film scale explode with massive sets and soul-deep drama unbound by TV episodes. Runtime clocks at 112 tight minutes for non-stop tension, not a dragged-out saga. Plot stays under wraps tighter than Shelby ledgers, but it picks up straight from series six's gut-punch finale. Fans brace for Tommy's final dance with death.
UK theaters get first dibs March 6 for a limited two-week blast, letting diehards catch Murphy's last Shelby roar on the big screen. Netflix follows March 20, syncing global binge without BBC delays that plagued past drops. This nods to Peaky's cinematic soul—tweed trends, Brummie accents, and undercut hair it birthed worldwide. No more waiting months; everyone dives in together. The move cements the show's leap from BBC Two gem to blockbuster beast.
Set in Birmingham, 1940, against the backdrop of World War II, the film follows an older, battle-worn Tommy Shelby as he steps out of self-imposed exile to face a world descending into chaos.
| Feature | Original Series | The Immortal Man (Film) |
|---|---|---|
| Format | 6 Episodes (approx. 6 hours) | Single Feature (112 mins) |
| Era | 1919 – 1934 | WWII Era (1940s) |
| Scope | Birmingham & London underworld | International & War-torn Britain |
| Viewing | BBC / Netflix Weekly | Cinema Exclusive (Mar 6) then Netflix (Mar 20) |
A: Yes for his story; Knight hints at younger Shelby spin-offs later.
A: Paul Anderson likely features; he's core to the family heart.
A: Yes; it continues directly from the series 6 finale.
A: Nods to Tommy's death-defying life and "immortal man" line.
A: UK theaters March 6; Netflix worldwide March 20.
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