Peaky Blinders Movie Trailer Revealed as Cillian Murphy Returns as Tommy Shelby
Netflix has released the first full trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, giving fans an exciting first look at the highly anticipated feature film. The trailer confirms the return of Cillian Murphy as the iconic Tommy Shelby, pulling him back into the gritty world of Birmingham's underworld.
A New Chapter in the Shelby Saga
The film picks up several years after the television series finale, with Tommy Shelby dragged from a quiet exile as the Second World War looms over Britain. The trailer sets a dark and intense tone, promising everything audiences loved about the original show: pubs, brawls, and razor-sharp dialogue.
In the footage, a haunting voice warns Tommy, "You'll live in a house haunted with ghosts — of people who died because of you." This line underscores the personal demons and past regrets that will define his journey in this new cinematic chapter.
New and Returning Faces
The trailer introduces several key characters, both new and familiar:
- Barry Keoghan joins the cast as Erasmus "Duke" Shelby, Tommy's grown son who faces impossible moral choices, including whether to "commit treason" for survival.
- Stephen Graham reprises his role as Hayden Stagg, challenging Tommy's loyalties and questioning his involvement in the coming conflict.
- Rebecca Ferguson appears as Kaulo, a mysterious figure who confronts Tommy about abandoning his kingdom and his son.
- Sophie Rundle returns as Ada Shelby, revealing that Tommy's "gypsy son" is running the Peaky Blinders like it's 1919 all over again.
Chaos in War-Torn Birmingham
The footage teases a city in turmoil, with scenes of gunfire, bombings, and underground deals reflecting the brutal reality of WWII-era Birmingham. Tommy is seen grappling with his legacy, wearily stating, "I can't help him, because I'm not that man anymore."
Explosions and fights flash across the screen before Tommy delivers a poignant line: "Once, I nearly got everything… but nearly doesn't count." This highlights the high stakes and personal reckoning that await him.
Release Details and Historical Context
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is set to open in select cinemas on March 6, 2026, before streaming globally on Netflix from March 20, 2026. According to the official synopsis, Tommy will face "his most destructive reckoning yet," forced to decide whether to rebuild his legacy or destroy it for good, with the future of his family and country at stake.
While the Shelby family is fictional, the film draws inspiration from Birmingham's real gang history. Creator Steven Knight has spoken about growing up hearing stories of the "real Peaky Blinders" — street gangs known for their distinctive caps and violent reputation in early-1900s Birmingham.
Recent findings from genealogy site Ancestry reveal that the term originally described groups of young men in the city, not a single organized crime syndicate. Historical figures like Billy Kimber, leader of the Birmingham Boys, have inspired characters and storylines in the series.
Knight emphasizes that the new film will "honour that legacy," blending real history with the gritty legend that made Peaky Blinders a worldwide phenomenon. This approach ensures the movie remains grounded in the authentic atmosphere that fans have come to love.
