‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ trailer brings Tommy Shelby back to war-torn Britain

2026-02-19 - 15:13

Netflix has dropped the full trailer for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the long-awaited sequel film that brings Cillian Murphy back to the role that defined a generation of television. The footage makes one thing clear: this isn’t just a nostalgic return. It’s a reckoning. Set after the events of Peaky Blinders, the film picks up with Tommy living in self-imposed exile. He’s older, wearier, and seemingly done with the empire he built. But World War II is looming, and unfinished business has a way of catching up. The trailer reveals what pulls him back — his son has taken control of the Peaky Blinders, reviving the gang in a way that echoes its more ruthless early days. Barry Keoghan steps into the role of Tommy’s son, now running the organization with a harder edge. Rebecca Ferguson appears as a mysterious figure who tracks Tommy down, setting the stage for his reluctant return. There are hints of political maneuvering too, including a dangerous arrangement involving Tim Roth’s character and Germany’s war efforts. The visuals are classic Peaky Blinders — smoky rooms, tense standoffs, and explosive bursts of violence. One striking moment shows Cillian Murphy walking back into the Garrison pub, unrecognized by some of the younger faces inside. Time has passed. Power has shifted. Familiar faces return as well, including Stephen Graham, Sophie Rundle, Ned Dennehy, Packy Lee, and Ian Peck. Their presence reinforces that this isn’t just Tommy’s story ending — it’s the closing chapter for the gang itself. If the trailer is any indication, The Immortal Man won’t simply revisit the past. It may burn it down. With the film arriving on Netflix next month, the stage is set for what looks like a final, decisive act for Tommy Shelby — and possibly the end of the Peaky Blinders as we know them.