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As is often the case, Tommy Shelby wins. Not that there was a doubt of any sort Cillian Murphy's reprisal of the role to headline Netflix's first-ever Peaky Blinders feature film, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, would do anything but conquer streaming, but if you had any, toss it in the river.
The film released on March 20, on the black and red brand and, surprise surprise, it took all of one day to knock off every other streaming contender to take the No. 2 spot on Netflix heading into its opening weekend, behind only Alan Ritchson's War Machine -- at least for the moment.
It's been four years since the world has gotten its fix of the Shelby family, and now that it's being served, and in magnificent fashion, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is a must-watch that is very deserving of that age-old, but often misused, adjective.
What Happens In Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man?
Those that believe the sins of the father are visited upon the son(s) will love what Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has to offer, particularly because there's a twist to that adage in this film: the sins of the father are visited upon the father -- by the son.
Duke Shelby, portrayed by Academy Award-nominee Barry Keoghan (who is also prepping to reprise his not-so-secret role as The Joker for Matt Reeves in Robert Pattinson's The Batman: Part II in 2027), is taking his family's empire and going rogue while his father, Tommy, attempts to retire from the life of a gangster (and politician).
And then there's Beckett, played by Academy Award-winner Tim Roth, a Fascist sympathizer (Tommy Shelby loathes fascists, by the way) attempting to recruit Duke to his movement's agenda, all of this pulling Tommy Shelby back onto the front lines to re-establish order and to either save his son ... or to put him down.
The Latest on What's Next for Peaky Blinders
Oh yes, there's a "next" for the Shelby family, so rejoice accordingly.
The film will be followed soon by a Peaky Blinders sequel that has already "kicked off production", and it will follow the "next generation: of the infamous family "as they navigate the brutal, high-stakes world of post-war reconstruction" in the wake of the Birmingham Blitz, per What's On Netflix.
Some of the casting has also been confirmed for the sequel, namely, Cal O'Driscoll (Vikings: Valhalla, Video Nasty), Fintan Shevlin (How to Get to Heaven from Belfast), and Jacob Wright (Mary's Lake).
The political warfare only ratchets up in intensity going forward, the stage having been set by the events of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. And, as for Cillian Murphy, having stated he doesn't feel any closure yet from Tommy Shelby, it's likely because he's not done with the series ... or rather, it's not done with him.
Catch up now: All six seasons of Peaky Blinders are currently streaming on Netflix.
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
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Release Date March 6, 2026
Runtime 112 Minutes
Director Tom Harper
Writers Steven Knight
Producers Caryn Mandabach, Cillian Murphy, Guy Heeley, Steven Knight
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Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man follows Tommy Shelby in 1940s Birmingham as he returns from exile during World War II. Faced with personal and familial turmoil, Tommy grapples with his legacy and the future of his family and country in this continuation of the Peaky Blinders saga.
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