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BBC and Netflix Order Peaky Blinders Sequel Series Set in 1953 Birmingham

Steven Knight steers the continuation with Cillian Murphy producing, with a Murphy-led feature set to arrive first in early 2026.

Overview

  • Two seasons are planned for the sequel, with six roughly hour‑long episodes per season, according to industry reports.
  • The story shifts to postwar Birmingham in 1953 and follows a new generation of Shelbys competing over a major reconstruction project.
  • The series will be produced jointly, airing on the BBC in the UK and streaming on Netflix internationally.
  • Cillian Murphy is attached as an executive producer for the sequel, and his on‑screen involvement there has not been announced.
  • A separate feature film for Netflix is in production with Murphy reprising Tommy Shelby alongside Stephen Graham, Rebecca Ferguson, Barry Keoghan and Tim Roth, and it is expected to debut before the series in early 2026.