By order of the Peaky Blinders! The long-awaited Peaky Blinders movie on Netflix is officially happening, and fans want all the details — release date, cast, plot, and more. After six seasons of scheming and shootouts, Tommy Shelby (yes, Cillian Murphy is back!) is ready to bring his story to the big screen. The Peaky Blinders are heading to the big screen. Yes, you read that right. After six seasons of scheming, shootouts, and that intense Tommy Shelby stare, our favourite Brummie gangsters are swapping the TV for a full-on cinematic showdown.
The best part? Cillian Murphy is back. And not just back — back-back. By order of the Shelby family, we have all the dirt on the upcoming Peaky Blinders movie.
Peaky Blinders Movie Release Date & Netflix Announcement
Netflix officially confirmed the movie on 4 June 2024, and the internet immediately exploded like a backroom whiskey still. Not only is the streaming giant bringing us the film, but Tom Harper — the director behind some of the best Season 1 episodes — is returning to work his magic. Netflix confirmed the Peaky Blinders movie release date news on 4 June 2024, sparking huge buzz.
The script? Hand-delivered from the typewriter of series creator Steven Knight, so expect every “Oi, Tommy!” and every ominous pause to feel authentically Peaky.
And then there’s this little gem from Cillian Murphy himself:
“It seems like Tommy Shelby wasn’t finished with me… This is one for the fans.”
Translation: sharpen your razors, the gang’s not done with us yet.
Why a Peaky Blinders Movie Instead of Season 7?
Originally, Knight planned for seven seasons of Peaky Blinders, but life (and a global pandemic) had other ideas. COVID-19 delays and the heartbreaking loss of Helen McCrory, who played the unforgettable Polly Grey, changed the course of the story. Originally, fans expected a Season 7, but Knight confirmed the Netflix film will serve as the official Peaky Blinders finale — while also setting up new stories.
Knight decided that instead of squeezing another season out, the Shelby saga deserved a proper big-screen send-off — one he’s calling “the end of the beginning.” That’s right, folks. The movie is not the end-end, just the closing of one chapter before the next inevitably bursts through the door, gun in hand.
Peaky Blinders Movie Filming Locations & Start Date
Mark your calendars: this September, the Shelbys are back on set. Filming will take place in Digbeth, Birmingham — a location steeped in real-life Peaky Blinders history. Filming for the Peaky Blinders movie starts September 2024 in Birmingham, returning the story to its historic roots.
While the series filmed a lot in Northern England (Dudley, Liverpool, Leeds), this is a homecoming of sorts. And you can bet that the streets of Birmingham will once again be filled with smoke, swagger, and suspiciously well-tailored suits.
Peaky Blinders Movie Plot: WWII Storyline Teased
Knight has teased that the film will be based on a true story from World War II — told, of course, in the “Peaky” way. Which probably means real historical events… but with more whiskey, more grit, and a lot more Cillian Murphy lighting cigarettes in slow motion.
No official synopsis yet, but Steven Knight teased that the Peaky Blinders film plot will involve a World War II storyline inspired by real history, but Knight has hinted the movie could set the stage for spin-offs. So, this could be the start of a whole new Shelby cinematic universe. (SCU, anyone?)
Cillian Murphy Confirmed in Peaky Blinders Movie Cast
Let’s be honest, you can’t have Peaky Blinders without Tommy Shelby. You just can’t. Knight confirmed Murphy’s return, and the actor has always said he’d revisit Tommy’s world if there was more story to tell. Fans can expect Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, with possible returns from Jodie Comer, Paul Anderson, and others (to be confirmed).
So yes, the razor-blade-wielding, morally ambiguous king of Birmingham will be leading the charge — and honestly, that’s all we needed to hear.
Will There Be More Peaky Blinders Spin-Offs After the Movie?
Knight has made it clear: the movie is just the beginning of the next chapter. He’s already imagining stories that go far beyond WWII, potentially through more films or spin-off series. Knight has hinted at more films and even a possible Peaky Blinders spin-off series on Netflix.
Considering the Peaky Blinders fandom is still going strong worldwide, don’t be surprised if the Shelby name carries on for decades to come. (Honestly, we’d watch “Peaky Blinders: The Retirement Years” if Cillian still had the hat and that stare.)
Where to Watch Peaky Blinders Before the Movie
All six seasons are still on Netflix, so now’s the time for a rewatch. Pay attention to the details, brush up on your Peaky quotes, and maybe learn how to pour whiskey without spilling a drop. All six seasons of Peaky Blinders are streaming on Netflix, making it the perfect time for a rewatch before the film drops.
Because when the movie drops, you’ll want to be ready to join the family.
