Just when the dust seemed to have settled on the soot-stained streets of Small Heath, the Shelby empire is preparing for its most aggressive expansion yet. It has been confirmed that The Immortal Man—the highly anticipated feature film slated for 2026—is not the curtain call fans feared, but rather the explosive catalyst for a decade-long roadmap that includes two brand-new television series.
Netflix has officially greenlit a strategy that transforms the Birmingham-based drama from a singular hit programme into a sprawling cinematic universe. While Cillian Murphy’s Tommy Shelby will confront the horrors of the Second World War on the big screen, the saga will continue on the small screen with a ‘Next Generation’ sequel set in the rebellious 1950s, ensuring the flat cap legacy endures long after the final credits roll on the film.
The Shelby Industrial Revolution: A Franchise Reborn
For years, creator Steven Knight teased that the story would end with the first air raid sirens of World War II. However, the unprecedented global success of the series has shifted the goalposts. The upcoming film, The Immortal Man, serves as the structural foundation for this new era, bridging the gap between the classic series and a modernised future.
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“The story is not ending; it is merely changing its suit. The war changes everything for the Shelbys, and the world of the 1950s is a jungle that requires a new kind of animal.” – Industry Source on the franchise expansion.
What We Know About the Expansion
While details are being guarded as closely as the Garrison’s safe codes, industry insiders have pieced together the trajectory of this ambitious rollout:
- The Immortal Man (Film): Filming is imminent, with a plot centring on the Shelby involvement in WWII espionage and the black market.
- The 1950s Sequel Series: A direct follow-up to the film, focusing on the heirs to the Shelby throne in a rapidly modernising Britain.
- The Boston Spinoff: While the second series remains shrouded in mystery, persistent rumours suggest a prequel or parallel story set in Boston, exploring the roots of the solomons or the American branch of the Shelby enterprise.
Timeline of the Peaky Blinders Universe
To help visualised how these new projects fit into the established canon, we have broken down the eras below:
| Project | Era | Primary Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Original Series (S1-S6) | 1919 – 1933 | The rise of Tommy Shelby post-WWI. |
| The Immortal Man (Film) | World War II (1939-1945) | Tommy’s final act—espionage and redemption. |
| Series A: Next Gen | The 1950s | Duke Shelby and the post-war criminal underworld. |
| Series B: Untitled | TBC (Likely Prequel) | The origins of the Peaky Blinders or Polly Gray. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Immortal Man released?
The film is currently scheduled for a 2026 release. Filming is expected to commence shortly in the UK, with locations likely including the custom-built Digbeth Loc. studios.
Will Cillian Murphy appear in the new 1950s series?
Currently, Cillian Murphy is only confirmed for the feature film. The 1950s series is designed to hand the baton to a new cast, though a cameo from an older Tommy Shelby has not been explicitly ruled out by Netflix executives.
Is Steven Knight writing the new series?
Steven Knight remains the architect of the universe and will pen the screenplay for the film. However, for the subsequent series, he is expected to move into an Executive Producer role, overseeing a writers’ room to flesh out the expanding world.