Peaky Blinders to Return with New Series in 2026
According to a report from The Sun, a new series of the hit crime drama Peaky Blinders is set to start filming this summer, with bosses at the BBC aiming to have the episodes ready to air in 2026. The new series will mark a significant shift in the timeline of the show, moving from the 1930s to the 1950s.
The news comes on the back of the upcoming release of a Peaky Blinders feature film, titled The Immortal Man, which is set during the Second World War. The film, which will be distributed by Netflix, will see Cillian Murphy reprise his role as crime boss Thomas Shelby. According to The Sun, Murphy could also return to the TV series, but as a "father figure" to younger gang members, much like his character’s aunt Polly Gray, played by the late Helen McCrory.
The new series of Peaky Blinders will be set in an era known for violent mobs of Teddy Boys and the rise of notorious East London villains, the Kray twins. The show’s creator, Steven Knight, had previously hinted at a return to the story, despite the sixth series being billed as the final chapter. A TV insider told The Sun: "The sixth series of Peaky Blinders was supposed to be the last and the movie was meant to be the final farewell for the story. But show boss Steven Knight couldn’t resist coming back to the story — his most famous creation — and he’s been dropping hints he wanted to return to do more."
Filming for the new series is expected to begin in September, with cast and crew taking to the streets of Birmingham to bring the Shelby family’s story to life once again. The show will air on BBC One in the UK, but will be distributed internationally by Netflix, which has also acquired the rights to the feature film. As The Sun reports, the new series will be a huge thrill for fans of the show, which was a massive hit for the BBC.
The return of Peaky Blinders comes as no surprise, given the show’s massive success since its debut in 2013. The show has followed the Shelby family’s rise to power in post-war Birmingham, exploring themes of crime, loyalty, and family. The show’s creator, Steven Knight, has previously hinted that the world of Peaky Blinders will continue beyond the TV series, and it seems that fans will get to see more of the Shelby family’s exploits in the near future.
As The Sun notes, the BBC has declined to comment on the new series, but sources close to the show confirm that pre-production is underway, with filming set to begin in the coming months. With the show’s popularity showing no signs of waning, fans will be eagerly anticipating the release of the new series in 2026.
