Peaky Blinders return in the film The Immortal Man

Four years of silence. Four years of theories, speculation and revisiting iconic scenes with a razor sewn into the cap’s brim. And then - bam. Peaky Blinders return in the film The Immortal Man. Tommy Shelby steps back into the game. And it looks like this time, the stakes will be higher than ever before.

Fans of the series know well that the story of the Shelbys was never just about Birmingham gangs. It was a story of ambition. Power. War. Family. And a man who could not escape his own destiny.

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The Immortal Man - a new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story

The film takes us to the year 1940. Europe is on fire. World War II is raging, and Birmingham is no longer just an industrial city with ambitions. It sets the stage for a high-stakes game—both political and personal.

Tommy Shelby returns from voluntary exile, but this is not a sentimental comeback. It is a return that forces a confrontation with the past, his own demons, and who he has become in his absence. Every meeting, every decision carries the weight of his family’s history and all of Birmingham. There’s no room for sentiment—there’s calculation, planning and survival in a world that is brutal by nature.

Series creator Steven Knight promises the most uncompromising chapter in Peaky Blinders history. The film will be tense, brutal and intense, showing characters in their purest and most extreme forms. A chapter without brakes, where war changes the rules and the stakes for Tommy and his family are higher than ever.

Tommy Shelby. A style icon that knows no rest

You cannot talk about the series’ return without mentioning who Tommy Shelby has become. In this role, Cillian Murphy returns, whose charisma and cold composure have built the legend of this character.

Murphy has repeatedly stated that playing Shelby changed his professional life and Tommy’s style has inspired an entire generation of men. Cap and three-piece suit. Long coat and leather boots. Minimalism where nothing is accidental.

It’s worth noting that the original Peaky Blinders gang really existed at the end of the 19th century in Birmingham. They weren’t as elegant as the TV characters but their legend survived decades. The series elevated it to a whole new level.

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A cast that guarantees emotion

In The Immortal Man we’ll see both familiar faces beloved by fans of the series and completely new names bringing fresh energy to the world of Peaky Blinders. Alongside Cillian Murphy reprising Tommy Shelby, the screen will feature Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, Tim Roth and Stephen Graham. Each name evokes emotion and combined with the legendary Birmingham atmosphere, promises a tense and unpredictable experience.

Each actor has memorable roles under their belt—intense, emotional and filled with inner tension. Expect dense dialogues, dramatic confrontations and scenes that linger long after the credits roll. This cast ensures the film retains the Peaky Blinders signature atmosphere, where every move, gesture and word carries weight.

Particularly exciting is the Murphy-Keoghan duo. Two actors with completely different energies. One cold and analytical, the other unpredictable and emotional. Their on-screen confrontation could create an explosive mix, showing new faces of the Shelby conflicts. This contrast promises unexpected twists.

I’m no longer that man. Has Tommy Shelby really changed?

The film’s trailer includes a line that went viral within hours, igniting fans. Tommy Shelby says he is no longer that man. From the leader of Peaky Blinders, it sounds like a foreshadowing of something far bigger than just personal reflection. The line carries the weight of his entire history—wars, betrayals, ambitions and decisions costing others’ lives.

It sounds like an attempt to cut ties with the past. A declaration that a chapter has closed. But can someone like Tommy really change when his identity is built on struggle and control? The trauma of WWI shaped him forever. Now another global conflict rages. War doesn’t create a new man—it exposes what was already there. That’s why these words are so unsettling.

This character’s story has always revolved around conflict. Between loyalty and ambition. Between family and power. Between conscience and cold calculation. War will likely sharpen these contradictions. Also, this is something that has always been Peaky Blinders’ strength. It was never just about shootouts and brutality. It’s about psychology. About how WWI trauma shaped an entire generation.

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A series that changed culture and style

Few recent series have had such a strong impact on men’s fashion as Peaky Blinders. After the first seasons premiered, flat cap sales in the UK skyrocketed and undercut hairstyles returned to fashion. Classic coats, heavy fabrics and perfectly tailored suits began appearing on streets across Europe and the Shelby style entered everyday life. The series proved that fictional stories can influence real-world trends and on-screen characters can become style icons.

Peaky Blinders also changed how viewers perceive screen gangsters. Instead of flashy excess and gold chains, there’s raw elegance, discreet power and unsettling calm. Every detail—from a steel watch to a perfectly cut suit—sends a message: power and status can be shown silently.

The film The Immortal Man has a chance to reignite this atmosphere in a new form. The story takes place during wartime and the 1940s bring a different aesthetic. Heavier fabrics, simpler cuts and more muted colors give Peaky Blinders a dramatic backdrop while preserving signature style and tension. It’s not just a continuation but a journey through time, where fashion, war and drama meet in one place.

Release date

The film The Immortal Man will hit select cinemas on March 6 and will be available on Netflix on 20 March 2026. Perfect timing to catch up on all previous seasons and refresh the story of Tommy and his family.

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