Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan Set for Peaky Blinders Showdown

New Peaky Blinders film "The Immortal Man" to premiere in theaters and on Netflix.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan will face off in the upcoming Peaky Blinders film "The Immortal Man", which is set to premiere in select cinemas on March 6, 2026 and on Netflix starting March 20, 2026. The film is set in 1940 Birmingham amidst the chaos of World War II, with Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) being drawn out of self-imposed exile to confront his most destructive challenge yet.

Why it matters

The Peaky Blinders franchise has built a massive global fanbase over its TV series run, and this new film represents a highly anticipated continuation of the story that will bring back beloved characters like Tommy Shelby for a high-stakes showdown. The casting of acclaimed actors like Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan has also generated significant buzz and anticipation among fans.

The details

In the film, Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) is forced to return from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet, set against the backdrop of 1940s Birmingham during World War II. The film will also feature the appearance of Tim Roth as a character named Beckett.

  • The film "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man" will premiere in select cinemas on March 6, 2026.
  • The film will then be available to stream on Netflix starting March 20, 2026.

The players

Cillian Murphy

An acclaimed Irish actor known for his roles in the Peaky Blinders TV series as well as films like 28 Days Later, Inception, and The Dark Knight Rises.

Barry Keoghan

An Irish actor who has appeared in films such as Dunkirk, The Killing of a Sacred Deer, and Eternals, and will be facing off against Cillian Murphy's character in the new Peaky Blinders film.

Tim Roth

A veteran English actor who will be appearing in the new Peaky Blinders film in the role of a character named Beckett.

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What’s next

Fans will have to wait until the film's theatrical and streaming premieres to see the highly anticipated showdown between Cillian Murphy and Barry Keoghan's characters.

The takeaway

The new Peaky Blinders film "The Immortal Man" represents an exciting continuation of the beloved crime drama franchise, bringing back fan-favorite characters like Tommy Shelby for a high-stakes wartime clash that is sure to thrill longtime viewers and attract new audiences as well.