The Peaky Blinders movie 'The Immortal Man' has been released, according to major media reports. The film is a sequel to the Peaky Blinders series, according to research from three sources, and is written by Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper, according to research from two sources. This release marks the cinematic conclusion to the long-running story that began on television.
According to research from three sources, the story is set in 1940, six years after the end of the series. Tommy Shelby has secluded himself in his dilapidated countryside mansion to write his memoir, according to research from three sources. This setting establishes a post-series timeline where the characters have aged and the world has moved closer to the Second World War.
I considered including Alfie in a storyline.
Tommy's estranged son Duke Shelby, played by Barry Keoghan, runs the Peaky Blinders recklessly, according to research from three sources. Tommy reclaims his Peaky Blinders status when his son Duke tries to run the gang like Tommy once did, according to research from three sources. This dynamic creates the central conflict as the aging patriarch must confront the consequences of his legacy through his son's actions.
Duke is recruited by Nazi Germany to crash the British economy through counterfeit currency distribution, according to research from three sources. This plot development ties the Shelby family drama directly to the geopolitical tensions of the pre-war period. Tommy's sister Ada and Kaulo Chiriklo implore Tommy to save his son and the Gypsy people, according to research from three sources, setting up the moral stakes of Tommy's intervention.
I had an idea for Alfie's storyline but didn't do it in the end.
Tommy foils the Nazi plan but is shot by a Nazi agent, John Beckett, played by Tim Roth, according to research from three sources. A dying Tommy asks Duke to ease his pain once and for all, according to research from three sources. This climax brings Tommy's long journey to a definitive conclusion while passing responsibility to the next generation.
Cillian Murphy reprises his role as Tommy Shelby and will also produce, according to research from two sources. In the film, Tommy begins far from the violent man he once was, according to research from three sources. According to major media reports, Cillian Murphy described returning due to a good script and a sense of duty to fans.
Ever since Alfie was shot on the beach at Margate, you've only ever seen Tommy and Alfie together alone.
Alfie Solomons, played by Tom Hardy, is absent from the film. Tom Hardy did not appear in the film, according to major media reports. Arthur Shelby, played by Paul Anderson, is absent from the film, according to major media reports. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described considering including Alfie in a storyline but ultimately not doing it.
Arthur Shelby was killed off-screen by Tommy Shelby before the events of the film. Paul Anderson's character was never written into the film script, according to Steven Knight. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described Paul Anderson's character as never being written into the film script. This clarifies that Arthur Shelby does not appear in the film, with the narrative confirming the character's death.
I thought maybe Alfie appears and we realise he's been dead all that time.
Fans missed characters like Alfie Solomons in the film, according to research from three sources. This disappointment reflects the attachment viewers developed to supporting characters throughout the series. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described the story determining the cast, explaining that the narrative direction made certain characters unnecessary.
The film received a two-week theatrical release before its debut on Netflix, according to research from two sources. The film will premiere in theaters on March 6, 2026, for a two-week run before heading to Netflix on March 20, 2026, according to research from three sources. This hybrid release strategy allows for both cinematic exhibition and broad streaming accessibility.
I nearly did that idea but didn't do it.
The film mixes familiar faces with new additions, according to major media reports. This combination maintains continuity while introducing fresh elements to the established world. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described always envisioning the film to be the last ride of Tommy Shelby.
What specific new additions or characters appear in the film alongside familiar faces remains unclear. The full cast list for 'The Immortal Man', including all returning and new actors, has not been fully detailed. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described the film being shot in Digbeth and Small Heath in Birmingham, but specific new cast members beyond the core returning actors have not been confirmed.
The story determines the cast, and the story was set.
What were the personal and legal dramas involving Paul Anderson that were mentioned but not detailed remains unknown. Paul Anderson's personal and legal dramas were not responsible for his exclusion from the film, according to Steven Knight as reported by major media. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described Paul Anderson as a fantastic actor, but the specific nature of his personal issues has not been disclosed.
What is the critical or audience reception of the film following its release has not yet been established. As a newly released film, comprehensive reviews and audience reactions are still emerging. According to major media reports, Steven Knight described being close to finishing the script and planning to start shooting, but the actual reception will only become clear after wider viewing.
I knew that Tommy needed to have done something that he couldn't forgive himself for, which is why the plot went in that particular direction.
Paul Anderson is a fantastic actor.
Steven Knight and Cillian Murphy always envisioned the film to be the last ride of Tommy Shelby.
Peaky Blinders would end with a movie.
I was close to finishing the script and said filming would likely begin within 18 months.
The film would be shot in Digbeth and Small Heath in Birmingham.
I was still working on the final bits of the script and planned to start shooting in the middle of the next year.
I considered a twist where Alfie had died in season 4 and Tommy had been speaking to his ghost, allowing Alfie to return as a spirit in the film.
Paul Anderson's character was never written into the film script.