We break down everything Peaky Blinders coming your way. Cillian Murphy’s feature film The Immortal Man is targeting 2026 and bridges the original series to a newly ordered sequel series. We cover the World War II setting, post-production status, what the 1953 sequel show focuses on, Steven Knight’s role, and where Tommy Shelby might fit in the future of the franchise.
00:00 What’s confirmed for 2026 and how the film connects to the sequel series
00:15 WWII Birmingham, the stakes for the Shelbys, and the community focus
00:29 Film status update and where post-production stands
00:45 Sequel series order and the next wave of Shelbys
01:04 Why 1953 matters and when production is expected to start
01:20 Steven Knight’s involvement, Murphy’s producer credit, and Tommy’s future
01:34 What fans want to see next
The Peaky Blinders film The Immortal Man is slated for 2026 and serves as a bridge to the new sequel series
The movie is set during World War II in Birmingham and leans into the Shelbys protecting their community
Filming is complete and the project is in post-production
The sequel series is set in 1953 with two six-episode seasons focused on a new generation of Shelbys
Steven Knight returns, with Cillian Murphy on as a producer
“We are going to see Birmingham bombed out because of the war, and sometimes it falls to the Peaky Blinders to hold their community together.”
“Filming for the movie is complete and post-production is underway.”
“Two six-episode seasons set in 1953 open the door for a new era of Shelbys.”
“Steven Knight is steering the ship, and Cillian Murphy is involved behind the scenes.”
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