The First Trailer For Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

On The Table Read Magazine, “the best arts and entertainment magazine UK“, Cillian Murphy returns as the legendary Tommy Shelby in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, facing wartime chaos, secret missions, and a explosive father-son showdown with Barry Keoghan as his rebellious heir.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man

The first full trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man dropped recently (around February 19, 2026), courtesy of Netflix, and fans are already buzzing. It teases the long-awaited big-screen continuation of Steven Knight’s iconic gangster saga, with Oscar winner Cillian Murphy stepping back into the flat cap and razor-sharp world of Tommy Shelby. Set during World War II, the film promises a darker, more explosive chapter for the Shelbys amid a bombed-out Birmingham.

Tommy Shelby’s Explosive Return to Birmingham

The trailer wastes no time plunging viewers back into Tommy Shelby’s orbit. After years away—hinted at in prior teasers as a self-imposed exile—Tommy is drawn back to a war-ravaged Birmingham in 1940. The footage shows a city under siege from Luftwaffe bombings, with rubble-strewn streets and air-raid sirens underscoring the chaos. Tommy, still the calculating, haunted leader, appears forced to confront new threats tied to secret wartime missions (inspired by real historical events, according to plot summaries). The iconic voiceover and tense rock soundtrack reinforce that Tommy “was never destined to be a normal, mortal man,” living up to the film’s title.

Cillian Murphy’s performance looks as magnetic as ever: the signature stare, the slow walk through danger, and that unmistakable Birmingham accent. The trailer emphasizes his internal reckoning with the past while facing rising national stakes, suggesting Tommy’s personal demons collide with the larger war.

Family Legacy and a New Generation of Trouble

One of the trailer’s biggest reveals is Barry Keoghan (fresh off Saltburn) as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s grown illegitimate son (the “gypsy son” referenced in fan reactions). Duke has taken over running the Peaky Blinders gang, operating with the ruthless style of the early days—”like it’s 1919 all over again.” The footage hints at a father-son conflict, with Duke seemingly needing guidance (or restraint) to stay on the right path, while the gang terrorizes a nation already in upheaval. This dynamic sets up a potential showdown between Tommy and his own bloodline, adding fresh emotional stakes to the franchise.

Returning family members include Sophie Rundle as Ada Shelby, Tommy’s steadfast sister, who appears briefly but crucially in the trailer. The presence of familiar faces grounds the story in the series’ legacy.

Fresh Faces Join the Shelby World

The trailer introduces exciting new talent to the Peaky Blinders universe. Rebecca Ferguson (Dune) brings her intensity to a yet-undefined role, likely a key ally or adversary in the wartime intrigue. Tim Roth (Reservoir Dogs) adds veteran menace, his character poised to clash with Tommy’s operations. Stephen Graham returns from the later seasons, reprising his role and bringing gravitas to the ensemble.

Directed by Tom Harper (who helmed episodes of the series), the film blends the gritty crime drama fans love with WWII-era tension, secret missions, and high-stakes reckonings.

What This Means for the Franchise

After the series concluded in 2022, many wondered if Tommy Shelby’s story was truly over. The trailer confirms it’s far from finished—evolving the character into a mythic, almost immortal figure shaped by endless conflict. With a theatrical release in select cinemas on March 6, 2026, followed by a global Netflix debut on March 20, the film aims to deliver both spectacle and emotional depth.

The first full trailer delivers on hype: stunning visuals, familiar swagger, surprising family twists, and the promise of Tommy facing his most destructive chapter yet. By order of the Peaky Blinders, 2026 just got a lot more interesting.