Trailer arrival and first impressions
The first trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has arrived, bringing Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby out of self-imposed exile and into a Britain on the brink. Set in Birmingham in 1940, the footage frames a familiar Shelby world pushed into wartime chaos: personal vendettas, political intrigue, and the threat of violence on a national scale.
The teaser leans darker and louder than much of the TV run, promising a blockbuster-sized expansion of the series’ themes. From the first images it’s clear this isn’t a simple continuation but a heightened, war-era reckoning that forces Tommy back into the fold.
What the trailer reveals about the story
The film opens on the central question that has nagged fans since the series finale: what happened to Tommy Shelby? The teaser suggests he’s attempting to leave that life behind — yet circumstances drag him back. In voiceover, Tommy insists, “I’m not that man anymore,” a line that sets up the film’s tension between claimed change and stubborn legacy.
Key plot elements teased in the trailer:
- Tommy is pulled from exile to confront a crisis that threatens both his family and the nation.
- Barry Keoghan’s character — described in promotional material as Tommy’s renegade son — spirals into violent chaos, compelling Tommy to return and attempt damage control.
- Wartime stakes are explicit: there is a subplot involving a British Nazi sympathizer scheming to shift momentum in Germany’s favor, adding political urgency to the Shelby family’s internal strife.
Writer Steven Knight frames the film as an intensified chapter of the Peaky Blinders saga, promising storytelling that leaves nothing off the table.
Cast and characters to watch
Several familiar and new faces populate the trailer and marketing materials:
- Cillian Murphy returns as Thomas “Tommy” Shelby, the show’s central figure.
- Barry Keoghan plays Tommy’s son, a volatile new presence whose actions drive much of the film’s conflict.
- Tim Roth portrays a British Nazi sympathizer whose machinations threaten larger wartime consequences.
- Rebecca Ferguson, Sophie Rundle, and Stephen Graham also appear, rounding out a cast that blends series veterans with fresh additions.
The trailer positions these characters at the intersection of family loyalty and national crisis, hinting at alliances and betrayals that will define the film’s emotional core.
Creative team and tone
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man reunites the show’s original creator and a key director for a cinematic version of the story:
- Written by Steven Knight, who created the television series.
- Directed by Tom Harper, continuing a creative partnership with Knight and Murphy.
Knight has described the film as “an explosive chapter” and indicated a “no holds barred” approach, suggesting a more intense, cinematic scale than the series while retaining its trademark blend of brutality and style.
Cillian Murphy has reflected on returning to the role, calling the collaboration with Knight and Harper “very gratifying” and noting the film is made with fans in mind.
How this ties into the Peaky Blinders legacy
The film appears to pick up thematic threads central to the television series — power, trauma, loyalty, and the cost of ambition — and place them against the enormous pressures of World War II. Tommy’s internal battle with his own legacy, framed alongside a literal wartime fight for the country, deepens the stakes beyond the Shelby family’s local enterprises.
By moving the story into 1940, the filmmakers expand the scope: the Shelby conflict is no longer just about Birmingham’s streets but intersects with national and ideological conflict, raising questions about influence, patriotism, and culpability on a far larger stage.
Release details and where to watch
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man opens in select theaters on March 6, 2026, and becomes available on Netflix on March 20, 2026. Fans should expect a film that aims to deliver both the intimate brutality of the original series and the heightened spectacle of a wartime thriller.
What to look for next
Keep an eye on:
- Full trailers and featurettes that may reveal more about Keoghan’s character and the nature of the conspiracy involving Tim Roth’s role.
- Interviews with the creative team for insight into how the film adapts the series’ tone for the big screen.
- Additional casting and character details, especially how returning characters like those played by Sophie Rundle and Stephen Graham fit into the 1940 timeline.
For viewers invested in Tommy Shelby’s arc, The Immortal Man promises to be the most consequential test of his life — one that could redefine what the Peaky Blinders legacy means in both family and national terms.