In a major announcement for fans of the acclaimed period drama, Steven Knight, the creator of Peaky Blinders, has confirmed that the highly anticipated feature film The Immortal Man will receive its world premiere in Birmingham. This special screening marks the first time the film will be shown publicly, taking place in the very city where the television series is set and where significant portions of the movie were filmed.
A Homecoming for the Shelbys
Knight expressed his delight in a statement, declaring, "I am delighted to announce that this March, the Peaky Blinders feature film 'The Immortal Man' will be screened for the first time ever, in a world wide premiere, at a venue to be announced, in the City of Birmingham. The Shelbys are coming home and you are invited to join us. By order of the Peaky Blinders." This event is poised to be a celebratory homecoming for the fictional crime family, deeply rooted in Birmingham's history and culture.
Film Details and Release Schedule
The Immortal Man is set to launch on Netflix globally on 20th March 2026, following a limited theatrical run in selected cinemas starting from Friday, 6th March. The Birmingham premiere is expected to occur during the opening week of March, with exact date and venue details to be revealed shortly. Produced by Netflix in association with BBC Film, this feature-length continuation sees Cillian Murphy reprising his iconic role as the formidable Birmingham crime boss Thomas Shelby.
The official synopsis sets the scene: "Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the chaos of WWII, Tommy Shelby is driven back from a self-imposed exile to face his most destructive reckoning yet. With the future of the family and the country at stake, Tommy must face his own demons, and choose whether to confront his legacy, or burn it to the ground. By order of the Peaky Blinders..."
Star-Studded Cast and Creative Team
Alongside Murphy, the film boasts an impressive ensemble cast that includes:
- Rebecca Ferguson, known for her roles in A House of Dynamite and other major productions.
- Academy Award nominee Tim Roth, famed for his work in Reservoir Dogs.
- Sophie Rundle, celebrated for her performance in Gentleman Jack.
- Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan, recently seen in Saltburn.
- Recent Golden Globe winner Stephen Graham, returning as Hayden Stagg.
Steven Knight penned the screenplay, with Tom Harper directing. Harper brings prior experience from helming several episodes of the Peaky Blinders series and the 2015 miniseries War and Peace.
Expanding the Peaky Blinders Universe
This film is just the beginning of a broader expansion for the Peaky Blinders franchise. Knight revealed in a statement last October, "I'm thrilled to be announcing this new chapter in the Peaky Blinders story. Once again it will be rooted in Birmingham and will tell the story of a city rising from the ashes of the Birmingham blitz. The new generation of Shelbys have taken the wheel and it will be a hell of a ride." Following the film's release, two brand new series are set to arrive on both the BBC and Netflix, promising to delve deeper into the saga's rich narrative.
The premiere in Birmingham not only honours the series' origins but also highlights the city's cultural significance in the storytelling. Fans in Birmingham will be among the first in the world to witness this cinematic event, adding to the excitement surrounding the film's debut.
