Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man First Reviews Are Out
- Elizabeth Sanate
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
There was a time when Sunday nights meant one thing: the Shelby family walking in slow motion through smoke and fire. Flat caps. Razor blades. And Nick Cave, playing in the background. And at the center of it all was Tommy Shelby, a man who somehow survived everything.
When Peaky Blinders ended in 2022, it felt paused. Like, the story still had one last breath left in it. Now that breath has finally arrived.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man has officially premiered, and the first reaction inside the room suggests this final chapter might be worthy of the legacy.
The first screening ended in cheers
The premiere took place at Symphony Hall, the first time anyone outside the production got to see the Shelby story continue on a cinema screen.
And when the credits started rolling, it wasn’t quiet.
One attendee, Alexander Brock, shared what the moment felt like:
“Was fortunate enough to be at the premiere of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man last night - can confirm the film got a lot of love as the closing credits started rolling, plenty of cheers and sustained applause in Symphony Hall.”
Not a quiet, polite clap. Not a rushed exit.
But cheers. And sustained applause.
For a story that has always leaned into silence and emotional weight rather than spectacle, that reaction says something important. It suggests the ending felt earned.
What Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man concheers
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is the official film continuation of Peaky Blinders.
The story moves forward into the World War II era, expanding the world far beyond post–World War I Birmingham. Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby, with the film written by creator Steven Knight and directed by Tom Harper.
But the real weight of the film sits in its title. The Immortal Man. Tommy Shelby has survived war, betrayal, political games, addiction, and near-death more times than anyone can count. By the end of the series, he was already a myth.
So this time the film question is what survived with him. His empire? His family? His legend?
That’s why the early applause feels significant. Because if this truly is the final chapter, fans needed it to feel meaningful.
Critics gave a thumbs up to the film
Alexander Brock’s reaction wasn’t the only one hinting at a strong response.
Online, early chatter from those who attended the premiere has leaned positive. Words like “emotional,” “worthy,” and “powerful” have started circulating. Critics have given their consensus and shared their feelings after watching the film in select theatres. Digital Spy wrote, "Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is an excellent finale that refuses to play it safe."
The Upcoming called the film "a climactic viewing."
Peter Bradshaw from The Guardian called the film "a resoundingly confident drama," giving it 3 out of 5 stars.
IndieWire's Miriam Balanescu called the film "A Fiery but Familiar Sequel with Plenty of Angst and Shakespearean-Sized Emotions."
Tessa Smith from Moviefone hailed the film as "A Brilliant Return To The Franchise."
When you can actually watch it
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man arrives in cinemas first, with a limited theatrical release on March 6, 2026. Limited release means it's not available globally, only in a handful of territories.
So, if you want to see Tommy Shelby back on the big screen, in a proper dark cinema with that soundtrack hitting through speakers, you can. Then, two weeks later, the film lands globally on Netflix on March 20, 2026.
Peaky Blinders started as a television then became something cinematic, and now it gets both a theatrical moment and a worldwide streaming release. Whether you watch it in a packed cinema or alone at 2 am like the old days, you won’t be waiting much longer.
One last walk through the smoke
When Peaky Blinders ended in 2022, it left a strange quiet behind. The kind that lingers after something important is gone.
Now, with Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, that quiet is being broken.
The first people to see it didn’t walk out disappointed. They cheered. They applauded. They stayed for the credits. And maybe that’s the most reassuring sign.
Tommy Shelby has always been a character who refused to disappear. Every time you thought he was finished, he came back sharper, colder, more determined.
The film’s title suggests immortality. Not just in survival, but in legacy. And if the early reaction is anything to go by, this final chapter might preserve that legacy instead of undoing it.
The Shelby story is taking one last bow.
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