After nearly four years of feverish anticipation, the saga of Thomas Shelby is reaching its long-awaited conclusion. Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the cinematic finale to the beloved series, is making waves across the UK and Ireland as it prepares for its global streaming debut on Netflix on Friday, March 20, 2026. For fans who have followed Tommy Shelby’s rise and fall through smoke-filled Birmingham streets, this is more than just the end of a story—it’s the closing of a cultural chapter.
According to DraftKings Network, the film will be available to stream on Netflix at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT, which translates to 7 a.m. UK time due to daylight saving changes. But for those who simply can’t wait, there’s good news: the film is already playing in select cinemas across the UK and Ireland, having premiered on the big screen on March 6, 2026, as confirmed by Digital Spy and The Independent.
Yet, this theatrical run comes with a twist. Unlike blockbuster releases that dominate the major cinema chains, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is notably absent from Cineworld, Odeon, and Vue. The reason? These chains require a minimum 30-day exclusive theatrical window, and with Netflix’s streaming release imminent, the film’s cinema presence is limited to smaller chains and independent venues. As Digital Spy points out, you’ll find the film in 32 Everyman locations, 18 Picturehouse sites, 16 Showcase sites, and 13 Curzon cinemas. Independent favorites like Birmingham’s Mockingbird Cinema, Belfast’s Queens Film Theatre, and Edinburgh’s Filmhouse Cinema are also screening the movie.
For those unsure where to catch a screening, Netflix has set up an official site to help fans find local cinemas showing the film this weekend. And if you’re in Dublin, the Cineworld there is the rare major chain exception—so, perhaps a road trip is in order for die-hard fans!
So, what can viewers expect from this much-anticipated finale? Cillian Murphy returns in his iconic role as Tommy Shelby, joined by a mix of familiar faces and intriguing newcomers. Sophie Rundle reprises her role as Ada Shelby, Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg, Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs, Ian Peck as Curly, and Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong. The film also welcomes Barry Keoghan as Tommy’s illegitimate son Erasmus “Duke” Shelby, Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Jay Lycurgo, expanding the Shelby universe with fresh energy.
The story, as described by The Independent, is set amid the chaos of World War II. Tommy Shelby returns from self-imposed exile, forced to confront his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of his family and country hanging in the balance, Tommy must decide whether to confront his legacy or let it burn. The stakes are personal and political, making for a gripping narrative that’s as much about inner demons as it is about external threats.
Fans of the series will recall the dramatic end of season six, where Tommy set fire to his possessions in a symbolic farewell to his old life. The film picks up from this turning point. Ada, ever the voice of reason, warns Tommy in the trailer that his son is running the gang like it’s “1919 again.” It’s a nod to the show’s roots and a hint that history may be repeating itself—at least in the Shelby family’s world.
Critics have largely embraced the film, with Rotten Tomatoes showing a 91% critics’ score and an 89% audience score. On IMDb, the film boasts a 7.9 out of 10 rating, while Metacritic gives it a more tempered 60 out of 100. The reviews are a testament to the film’s ability to walk the fine line between nostalgia and innovation.
Clarisse Loughrey of The Independent notes, “What’s worked before works here just as well. Tommy Shelby persists.” Meanwhile, Digital Spy’s Ian Sandwell praises the film for avoiding a “needless continuation of a series that already wrapped up neatly,” calling it “an excellent ending to this particular chapter of the story.”
The Times’s Kevin Maher highlights the film’s energy, writing, “The rock soundtrack thumps along with propulsive vigour, the screen pulses with stylish slow-mo from director Tom Harper, while the top-tier acting duo of Murphy and Keoghan bring some unexpected poignancy to an otherwise familiar Oedipal clash.”
Not all critics are entirely convinced, however. Chris Bennion of The Telegraph describes the film as “Tommy Shelby and the Peaky Blinders playing their greatest hits on what feels a little like a farewell tour. Those peaks just aren’t as razor-sharp as they used to be.” Peter Bradshaw at The Guardian adds, “Maybe you have to be fully invested in the TV show to really like it, although this canonisation of Tommy is a sentimental treatment of what we actually know of crime gangs in the Second World War. Nevertheless, it is a resoundingly confident drama.”
For viewers who want to catch up before diving into the film, all six series of Peaky Blinders are available on Netflix and BBC iPlayer. And for those pressed for time, creator Steven Knight—who returned to write the movie—has even picked out the three “most important” episodes to watch ahead of the film’s release, though the specific episodes aren’t listed in the available materials.
Looking beyond the movie, the Peaky Blinders universe is set to expand further. As reported by DraftKings Network, a spinoff series is already in development, co-produced by Netflix and BBC. This sequel will follow a new generation of the Shelby family in Birmingham, England, set in the 1950s, promising to carry the legacy (and perhaps the chaos) forward.
With its mix of returning favorites, new faces, and a story that balances closure with the promise of more to come, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is shaping up to be a fitting sendoff for one of TV’s most compelling antiheroes. Whether you’re watching in a cozy independent cinema or waiting for Netflix’s global drop, the end of Tommy Shelby’s journey is sure to spark conversation—and maybe a few tears—among fans old and new.
As the final credits roll and the dust settles, the world of Peaky Blinders proves it’s not quite done yet, leaving the door open for a new era of Shelby drama in the years to come.