Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Has Netflix’s Third-Best Release of 2026

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Cillian Murphy is a highly respected and popular actor, best known for his role in the hit TV series Peaky Blinders. The show, a critically praised crime drama set in the past, gained fans around the world after becoming available on Netflix, running for six seasons with a total of 36 episodes. Given its success, it’s no surprise that the new Peaky Blinders movie is also performing well on the streaming platform.

According to Netflix’s Tudum blog, the new Peaky Blinders movie, The Immortal Man, had the third-biggest opening of any film on the platform this year. It was viewed by 25.3 million people and watched for a total of 48.1 million hours. Only two films performed better: one with 40.4 million views and 76.1 million hours viewed, and War Machine starring Alan Ritchson, which had 39.3 million views and 71.4 million hours viewed.

The movie is currently the most popular film worldwide, reaching number one in 50 countries like Argentina, Canada, Germany, Austria, and the UK. It’s a sequel to the original series, featuring both familiar and new faces.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Picks Up Where the Series Left Off

Peaky Blinders is a series about the Shelby family, a dangerous criminal gang led by Tommy Shelby (played by Cillian Murphy). The show depicts their struggles, illegal dealings, and conflicts with competing gangs. It’s inspired by a real gang that existed in England from the late 1880s to the early 1920s.

Set a few years after the end of the Peaky Blinders TV show, and during World War II, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man features the return of Cillian Murphy and other original cast members like Sophie Rundle, Packy Lee, Ned Dennehy, and Stephen Graham. The film also introduces some new characters.

I was so excited for Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man – it was definitely one of my most anticipated movies of the year, and thankfully, it lived up to the hype! I loved seeing Cillian Murphy back as Duke, Tommy’s oldest son and now the head of the Peaky Blinders. Plus, Rebecca Ferguson was amazing playing twins – Kaulo and Zelda! And Tim Roth really nailed the villain role as John Beckett. Critics loved it too, so it was a great watch.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Received Positive Reviews from Critics and Viewers

The new historical crime drama, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, is receiving positive reviews. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes have given it a ‘Certified Fresh’ score of 91%, while audiences give it 89%. It also has a good rating of 6.7 out of 10 on IMDb, based on nearly 40,000 reviews.

As a movie lover, I was really intrigued by what the critics were saying about the performance. Lacy Baugher at RogerEbert.com pointed out that somehow, the actor is still bringing fresh depth and emotion to a character that could easily have become a one-note joke by now. And Deborah Ross from The Spectator highlighted that the film itself is smartly written, flows really well, and has a cool confidence, with lots of moments that fans will absolutely love.

Critics and audiences are loving the newest installment in the series, so it’s no surprise it’s doing well on streaming platforms. The popular show Peaky Blinders has a dedicated global fanbase, and the strong start of Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man on Netflix proves people are still invested in Tom Shelby and his crew.

Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man is available to stream on Netflix worldwide.

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2026-03-26 01:07