The film Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is the official continuation of the Peaky Blinders series, created by Steven Knight.
This feature film is conceived as the narrative conclusion to Tommy Shelby's story, maintaining the criminal and historical tone that characterized the original production.
Since the end of the sixth season, there had already been plans to continue the story in film format, consolidating this movie as the direct culmination of the main universe.
Summary of the original series
The series follows the journey of Tommy Shelby, played by Cillian Murphy, a World War I veteran who leads a criminal organization in Birmingham.
Over six seasons, the story evolves from controlling illegal gambling to high-level political conflicts, including his involvement in the rise of fascism in the United Kingdom.
The ending leaves the character in a situation of personal and moral isolation, establishing the direct starting point for the film.
Release date and premiere in Spain
The film's release was staggered, beginning on March 6, 2026, in selected cinemas and arriving on March 20, 2026, on the Netflix platform globally.
In Spain, the main distribution has focused on streaming, as its theatrical run was limited and was not part of a wide commercial release in the country, which explains its lower presence in traditional cinemas.
Production: script, direction, and development
The production maintains creative continuity with the original series, with Steven Knight in charge of the script and Tom Harper directing. Both had previously worked in the series' universe, ensuring narrative and aesthetic coherence.
In addition, Cillian Murphy himself participates as a producer, reinforcing creative control over the character's development and the story's conclusion.
Cast: returning actors and new characters
The cast retains Cillian Murphy as the protagonist, accompanied by actors who were already part of the series such as Sophie Rundle, Stephen Graham, Packy Lee, and Ned Dennehy.
New additions include Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Roth, and Barry Keoghan, which introduces new dynamics without breaking continuity with the original cast.
Plot: war, conspiracy, and Tommy Shelby's evolution
The story is set against the backdrop of World War II, showing a Birmingham affected by bombings and political instability.
Tommy Shelby returns after his apparent retirement and becomes entangled in a new conspiracy linked to Nazism and economic interests that threaten the country's balance.
The film also introduces a generational conflict through his son, expanding the narrative focus without abandoning the protagonist's development.
Relationship with the series: closure and expansion
The film functions as a direct continuation of the series, picking up the narrative elements that were left open and transferring them to a broader historical context. It is not an independent story, but a structured conclusion to Tommy Shelby's arc, maintaining coherence with the character's previous development and the universe built over six seasons.
Reception and expectations among fans
Since its announcement, the film has generated strong anticipation among Peaky Blinders fans, especially due to Cillian Murphy's return and the promise of a definitive conclusion.
The initial reviews highlight the fidelity to the series' tone, its historical setting, and the narrative continuity, key elements that have been well received by an audience that expected a coherent conclusion aligned with the original development of the story.
