The screenplay for the long-awaited film continuation of the cult series 'Peaky Blinders', which aired from 2013 to 2022, has been penned by Steven Knight, who returns to the franchise. Oscar-winning actor Cillian Murphy will reprise his iconic role as Tommy Shelby in 'Gangs of Birmingham: The Immortal Man', a dark story set in Britain during 1940. The film directly follows the finale of the show's sixth season, commencing its narrative amidst the chaos of World War II. It is scheduled for release on Netflix on March 20, 2026.

In this new installment, viewers are brought back to Birmingham during World War II, where former Peaky Blinders gang leader and war veteran Tommy Shelby is compelled to end his voluntary exile to confront his most devastating reckoning yet. With the future of his family and country at stake, Shelby must battle his inner demons and decide whether to confront his legacy or let it burn to ashes. The ongoing tension in the storyline promises to delve into personal and societal conflicts during a tumultuous historical period.

Directed by Tom Harper, known for his work on the acclaimed historical series 'War and Peace' (2016) and the comedic sci-fi series 'Misfits' (2009-2010), the film aims to maintain the gripping narrative style that fans have come to love. As anticipation builds for its Netflix release, 'Gangs of Birmingham: The Immortal Man' is poised to attract both loyal followers of the series and new audiences intrigued by its dramatic storytelling and historical context.