New Peaky Blinders Series Just Dropped a Major Release Date Update

Peaky Blinders fans, buckle up—there’s finally real movement on that much-discussed sequel series everyone’s been speculating about (and, honestly, probably quietly dreading a little, given how beloved the original show was). Steven Knight, the brains behind the whole Peaky-verse, just dropped some seriously encouraging news about the new chapter. Here’s what you need to know about what’s next for the Shelby clan—and why it won’t look exactly how you expect.

The Peaky Blinders Sequel: Where Things Stand

First off, the new series isn’t some vague maybe anymore—it’s well underway. In a recent BAFTA interview (May 2026, so yes, this is all hot off the press), Knight said they’ve almost wrapped filming, which kicked off in March 2026. The big quote:

'We’re filming the next series at the moment and it’s going really well. We’ll have it in the can in about, well, in a few weeks.'

So, yes, post-production’s next on the to-do list, and that means a release isn’t too far off. Knight’s clearly feeling confident—he even teased that people will be 'pleasantly surprised' by the next round of episodes. Ambitious, considering Peaky fans have been burned before.

Who’s Behind All This?

The series is officially a joint effort between Netflix and BBC One, with Kudos and Garrison Drama producing. Crucially, Cillian Murphy is still in the mix—not as Tommy Shelby (at least not as the lead), but this time in an executive producer seat. The new show picks up where the six-season original series left off in 2022, and follows up the recent Netflix film, ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’. In case you missed it, the sequel series itself was green-lit back in October 2025, so things moved fast.

A New Bunch of Shelbys, New Era, Same Birmingham

The real twist? This isn’t just a retread with the same faces. The story jumps forward to post-war 1950s Birmingham—a city still nursing its wounds and fending off new criminal threats. If you’re hoping for mustaches and period suits, you’re covered. More interestingly: the show introduces a new generation of the Shelby family.

• Jamie Bell leads as Duke Shelby, Tommy’s oldest son (finally getting some spotlight).
• Charlie Heaton, Jessica Brown Findlay, Lashana Lynch, and Lucy Karczewski round out the fresh cast.

Knight’s sticking to a familiar structure—with two planned six-episode seasons. But he’s also promising that, while Birmingham remains the main stage, the heart of the show will be about a city (and family) in the middle of some serious change.

Why You Should Care (Even If You’re Skeptical)

Sure, sequel shows can be a mixed bag. But given the speed of production, the cast shake-up, and Knight’s fairly bullish attitude, this isn’t a lazy cash-in. It’s a real effort to move the Peaky story forward—and maybe (just maybe) avoid that tired old 'legacy reboot' trap.

Bottom line: Filming is just weeks away from wrapping, and Netflix and the BBC should have more concrete release info soon. Whether you’re watching with hope or with crossed arms, keep an eye out for more—this next chapter is definitely happening.