Peaky Blinders Film Brings Back Tommy Shelby

Cillian Murphy returns as the haunted gang boss in a new big-screen showdown.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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The Peaky Blinders TV series is getting a film spin-off titled "The Immortal Man," which sees the return of Cillian Murphy as the show's lead character, Tommy Shelby. The film, directed by Steven Knight, follows Shelby as he is pulled back to Birmingham due to a wartime clash with Nazis and family betrayal.

Why it matters

The Peaky Blinders TV series has developed a devoted global fanbase over its six seasons, and this film continuation will allow those fans to see their favorite characters back in action on the big screen. The film's focus on the show's central character, Tommy Shelby, and the high-stakes wartime and family drama promises to deliver an epic and satisfying conclusion to the Peaky Blinders saga.

The details

In the film, Cillian Murphy reprises his role as the haunted gang boss Tommy Shelby, who finds himself drawn back to Birmingham due to a clash with Nazis during World War II as well as betrayal within his own family. The film is directed by Steven Knight, who also created the original Peaky Blinders TV series.

  • The Peaky Blinders TV series aired for six seasons from 2013 to 2022.
  • The Immortal Man film is set to be released in theaters on March 5, 2026.

The players

Cillian Murphy

An acclaimed Irish actor who has starred as Tommy Shelby, the lead character of the Peaky Blinders TV series, since its debut in 2013.

Steven Knight

The creator and writer of the Peaky Blinders TV series, who is also directing the film spin-off The Immortal Man.

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The takeaway

The Peaky Blinders film The Immortal Man promises to deliver an epic and satisfying conclusion to the beloved TV series, allowing fans to see the return of Cillian Murphy's iconic character Tommy Shelby in a high-stakes wartime and family drama on the big screen.