Tommy Shelby is riding back into Birmingham, and this time, the stakes are higher than ever. After years of anticipation, Netflix has finally unveiled the official trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the hotly anticipated follow-up film to the acclaimed crime drama. With a release date set for March 6, 2026, in select theaters and a streaming debut on March 20, fans are counting down the days to see Cillian Murphy’s iconic gangster return to the screen.
Set against the backdrop of Birmingham in 1940, The Immortal Man plunges viewers into the chaos of World War II. According to Entertainment Weekly, Tommy Shelby, played by Murphy, is pulled from a self-imposed exile, forced to confront not only the ghosts of his violent past but also the future of his fractured family. The official synopsis teases, “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.”
The trailer, released on February 19, 2026, wastes no time in reintroducing familiar faces and new threats. Tommy, once the iron-willed leader of the Peaky Blinders, now appears grayer, more withdrawn—a man haunted by his past. Murphy himself told Netflix, “When we meet him, he’s as broken as he has been. He’s just medicating and living in this purgatory that he’s created for himself in this big old house. He’s in this liminal space, not really living, he’s not really dead. He’s ignoring the world, he’s ignoring his family.”
But Tommy’s isolation is shattered when his son Duke Shelby, brought to life by Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, drags the family name back into the violent streets. Ada Shelby, played by Sophie Rundle, delivers a stinging reminder in the trailer: “Your gypsy son is running Peaky Blinders like it’s 1919 all over again.” Keoghan’s Duke is a force of nature, brimming with defiance. “The world don’t give a f--k about me,” he spits, “and I don’t give a f--k about the world.”
The father-son dynamic is at the heart of the film. Series creator Steven Knight told Entertainment Weekly, “The father and son were the main structures.” He also revealed that casting Keoghan as Duke was a dream come true: “I wanted him to be the son from the beginning, and when we knew we got him, he took it to another level. Who he is in real life is perfect for this.”
Joining the all-star cast is Rebecca Ferguson, whose enigmatic character Kaulo brings a new layer of intrigue. Ferguson’s Kaulo doesn’t mince words, confronting Tommy with the ghosts of his past: “You live in a house haunted with ghosts of people who died because of you. You abandoned your kingdom. And you abandoned your son.” Knight explained to EW that Kaulo continues the tradition of powerful female characters in the Peaky Blinders universe, adding, “I wanted her to reflect the tradition of powerful female characters and the fact that Peaky has always been a bit supernatural. I wanted the idea of destiny and fate, and is it fate or is it your own choice and free will and all that.”
Tim Roth, another new addition, plays Beckett, a British fascist sympathizer whose machinations threaten to pull the Shelby family into even darker waters. In a chilling scene, Roth’s character approaches Duke with a proposition: “I need to know that you are willing to take part in an act of treason that will decide this war for Germany.” Duke’s response is as ambiguous as it is ominous, hinting at the moral quagmires that lie ahead.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a proper Peaky Blinders reunion without the return of fan favorites. Sophie Rundle reprises her role as Ada Thorne, while Stephen Graham and Ned Dennehy are back as Shelby allies Hayden Stagg and Charlie Strong. Packy Lee returns as Johnny Dogs, and Ian Peck’s Curly is once again tending to the horses. Titans alum Jay Lycurgo also joins the cast, rounding out a roster that promises both nostalgia and fresh energy.
The creative team behind the film remains rooted in its origins. The Immortal Man is written by Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, both veterans of the Peaky Blinders world. Executive producers include Andrew Warren, Caryn Mandabach, Jamie Glazebrook, Tom Harper, and David Kosse, ensuring that the film retains the distinctive style and storytelling that made the original series a global sensation.
Music has always been integral to the Peaky Blinders experience, and the film is no exception. The soundtrack, set for release on March 6 via RCA Records UK, features 36 tracks, including five brand new original recordings. Longtime collaborators Antony Genn and Martin Slattery return to compose the film’s score, while artists like Fontaines DC, Nick Cave, Lankum, and McLusky lend their distinctive sounds. The haunting lyrics of “Puppet,” performed by Fontaines DC’s Grian Chatten, echo the film’s themes: “How does it feel to be a savage and a beast?” And yes, fans can expect a new version of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ iconic “Red Right Hand.”
The original Peaky Blinders series, which debuted on BBC in 2013 and ran for six seasons until 2022, set a high bar for stylish, gritty storytelling. As the BBC observed, the show was as renowned for its production design and music as for its metal-tipped criminal drama. Now, with The Immortal Man, the saga continues—this time with the added weight of history as war rages across Europe and the Shelby family’s fate hangs in the balance.
Tommy’s journey is as much about legacy as it is about survival. In a poignant moment from the trailer, he confides to Duke over a glass of whiskey: “Once, I nearly got... everything. But nearly doesn’t count.” It’s a line that speaks volumes about regret, ambition, and the inexorable pull of family ties.
As the film’s March release approaches, anticipation is at a fever pitch. Will Tommy Shelby find redemption, or will his demons finally consume him? Will Duke follow in his father’s footsteps, or blaze his own dangerous path? One thing is certain: in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the past is never truly buried, and every choice carries a price.
With its star-studded cast, evocative soundtrack, and a story that promises both high drama and emotional depth, The Immortal Man is poised to captivate old fans and newcomers alike. As Tommy Shelby returns to the streets of Birmingham, viewers everywhere will be watching—by order of the Peaky Blinders.