The wait is finally over for fans of the Shelby family. Netflix has dropped the first full trailer for ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man‘, the upcoming film that continues the story of the iconic gang leader Tommy Shelby. The two-minute trailer shows a older, broken, and isolated Cillian Murphy forced to return to Birmingham during the chaos of World War Two to confront the family and the empire he left behind .
The trailer, released on February 19, 2026, opens with a voice that sets the tone for Tommy’s return. “You live in a house haunted with ghosts of people who died because of you,” a mysterious character tells him . It quickly becomes clear that Tommy’s past is not done with him, and the war raging across Europe is about to become personal .
Tommy Shelby’s Painful Return to Birmingham
Set four years after the events of the series finale, the film finds Tommy living in a self-imposed exile, trying to escape the weight of his violent history. According to the film’s official logline, the story takes place in Birmingham, 1940. Amidst the destruction of WWII, Tommy Shelby is driven back to face his “most destructive reckoning yet” .
Cillian Murphy, who has played the role since the show’s debut in 2013, describes Tommy’s state of mind as darker than ever. “When we meet him, he’s as broken as he has been. He’s just medicating and living in this purgatory that he’s created for himself,” Murphy explained in a recent statement . He adds that Tommy is “ignoring the world” and “ignoring his family,” but the trailer suggests that ignoring his blood is no longer an option .
The footage shows Tommy returning to familiar streets where the younger generation barely remembers his name. In one tense scene, when a young man in the Garrison Tavern asks, “Who the f*** is Tommy Shelby?” the look on Murphy’s face makes it clear that the legend of the Peaky Blinders is about to be reintroduced .
Barry Keoghan Enters the Fray as Duke Shelby
One of the biggest surprises in the trailer is the significant role of Barry Keoghan. He plays Duke Shelby, Tommy’s illegitimate son who was introduced briefly in the final season. Now, Duke has taken over the day-to-day running of the gang .
Tommy’s sister, Ada Shelby (played by Sophie Rundle), warns Tommy that Duke is “running the Peaky Blinders like it’s 1919 all over again” . The trailer shows Keoghan’s character as violent, unpredictable, and seemingly angry at the world. “The world don’t give a f* about me, and I don’t give a f* about the world,” Duke snarls in one scene, suggesting he might be willing to take the family down a very dangerous path .
The father-son dynamic is the emotional core of the film. Series creator Steven Knight confirmed to Entertainment Weekly that “the father and son were the main structures” of the story . When Tommy is urged to help his son, he replies, “I can’t help him, because I’m not that man anymore,” highlighting just how much the character has changed .
A Stellar Cast of New Faces and Familiar Allies
The film brings back several beloved characters from the series. Stephen Graham returns as Hayden Stagg, who questions Tommy’s sudden interest in the war. “I’ve heard you decided this wasn’t your war,” Stagg says, to which Tommy coldly replies, “It is now” .
Newcomers to the franchise include two major Hollywood stars. Rebecca Ferguson joins the cast as a mysterious character named Kaulo. Knight describes her role as connected to the supernatural elements of the Peaky world, representing “destiny and fate” . In the trailer, she directly confronts Tommy about his past failures.
Tim Roth also appears as Beckett, an English gentleman who appears to be a Fascist sympathizer. In a shocking moment, he asks Duke Shelby if he is willing to commit “an act of treason that will decide this war for Germany” . This plotline suggests that the Shelby family’s loyalties may be tested in ways viewers never expected.
The supporting cast also includes series regulars Ned Dennehy as Charlie Strong, Packy Lee as Johnny Dogs, and Ian Peck as Curly .
The War, The Music, and The Legacy
True to the style of the original series, the trailer is set to a haunting new track. The soundtrack features music from Grian Chatten, the frontman of the rock band Fontaines DC. His lyrics ask, “How does it feel to be a savage and a beast?” perfectly matching the tone of the visuals .
Long-time Peaky collaborators Antony Genn and Martin Slattery have returned to compose the original score . The film will also feature tracks from Nick Cave, Lankum, and Amy Taylor of Amyl & the Sniffers . Fans can expect a new version of the iconic theme song, “Red Right Hand,” which has been a staple of the franchise since the beginning .
Steven Knight revealed that the plan was always to end the story with a feature film. Originally, he envisioned the series running for seven seasons before a movie, but the pandemic changed those plans . He promises that this film is an “explosive chapter” and “full-on Peaky Blinders at war” . He assures viewers that this is a fitting end to this part of the Peaky story .
Also Read:
When and Where to Watch ‘The Immortal Man’
‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ is scheduled to have a limited theatrical release first. The film will arrive in select cinemas on March 6, 2026 .
For those who prefer to watch at home, the film will begin streaming globally on Netflix starting March 20, 2026 . The runtime for the film is approximately 112 minutes .
With a reported runtime of 112 minutes, the film promises to deliver a tightly packed story of revenge, family betrayal, and the ghosts of the past. After the film’s release, Knight has confirmed that the Peaky Blinders story will continue on television, following a new generation of the Shelby family after World War Two . For now, all eyes are on Tommy Shelby’s final battle.
Stay connected with VvipTimes for the latest updates on Hollywood movies, web series, and global entertainment news.
