War, Legacy & Betrayal — The Shelby Saga Ends in Fire 🔥
📌 Table of Contents
🎬 Release Timeline
“Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man” has officially premiered on Netflix worldwide on March 20, 2026, following a limited theatrical release on March 6.
The film debuted earlier at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall (March 2–3), building massive anticipation among fans.
📖 Plot Highlights
Set during World War II in 1940 Birmingham, the story follows an older, exiled Tommy Shelby, writing his memoir titled “The Immortal Man.”
His quiet life is shattered when Nazi bombings and a dangerous counterfeit money conspiracy threaten Britain’s stability.
Tommy is pulled back into chaos as his son Duke becomes entangled with a traitor. Haunted by visions of his past, including lost family members, he races against time to stop a deadly plot.
The film builds toward intense confrontations, shocking betrayals, and a deeply emotional climax.
🌟 Key Cast
- Cillian Murphy as Thomas “Tommy” Shelby
- Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby
- Stephen Graham as Hayden Stagg
- Barry Keoghan as Duke Shelby
- Rebecca Ferguson as Kaulo/Zelda
- Tim Roth as John Beckett
🎥 Production Notes
Directed by Tom Harper and written by creator Steven Knight, the film was shot in Birmingham and Merseyside between September and December 2024.
Netflix backed the project, fulfilling Knight’s long-promised continuation of the series after its 2021 finale.
⭐ Critical Reception
The film has earned an impressive 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with critics praising it as a powerful and stylish conclusion.
Reviews highlight Murphy’s performance as commanding and emotionally gripping, delivering a fitting end to the iconic character.
🔥 Latest Buzz
Within days of release, the film has become a top trending title on Netflix.
Fans are actively discussing major twists, emotional endings, and its deep World War II backdrop, making it one of the most talked-about releases of 2026.