"Tommy Shelby about to own the box office too”: Memes erupt as the Peaky Blinders will be getting a theatrical release

The fantastic and dangerous life of Thomas Shelby and his gang will continue in the big screen because, aside from showing the movie on Netflix, the Peaky Blinders movie will also have its theatrical release!

The show's creator, Steven Knight revealed in an interview that there's a Peaky Blinders movie in the works that will feature Thomas Shelby's future adventures as the leader of his group. Aside from the confirmation that there's a Peaky Blinders movie, Steven Knight also confirmed that it will be shown on both Netflix and at movie theaters. (via X/@DiscussingFilm)

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Fans' funny comments as Peaky Blinders will have its theatrical release

Because of Steven Knight's confirmation that there's a Peaky Blinders film and it will be shown on the big screen, fans poked fun at the announcement because aside from Thomas Shelby ruling the streets of Ireland, he'll also rule and own the box office, too!

"Peaky Blinders on the big screen? tommy shelby about to own the box office too." - one fan commented (via X/@CaptLuffy__)

Other fans also joined in on the conversation, joking that it'll be a busy week for them and for the Peaky Blinders team to make the movie! (via X/@oilflotslimited)

Some fans are so excited about the film, that they bet the Peaky Blinders movie will be an Oscars 2026 frontrunner! Let's get that trophy, boys! (via X/@mpiredivine)

Fans also trolled Steven Knight's announcement, saying that they will be dressing up as the Peaky Blinders once the film is released in the nearest cinemas. (via X/@Morganswenp)

X users are also shocked by the Peaky Blinders movie announcement, joking that Thomas Shelby deserves the 4K treatment and that cinema is back.

"Thomas Shelby in 4K? Cinema is back." - an X user said (via X/@debayo_xx)

Some X users also clowned Cillian Murphy's character, Thomas Shelby—commenting that he will personally collect the payments at the cinema once the Peaky Blinders film drops!

"Peaky Blinders on the big screen? Tommy Shelby about to collect box office debts personally." - another X user added (via X/@Hirak_Pixel)

Other X users hilariously suggested that once the Peaky Blinders film is shown in the cinemas, they should sell beer at the theater because that's what Thomas Shelby will do!

"Cinemas should sell beer for this one." - another X user pointed out (via X/@ftleiva)

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What will happen to Thomas Shelby in the movie?

Although the Peaky Blinders film will continue where the series ended, the film is focused on Thomas Shelby's life and exploits after changing his ways. We don't know for sure the plot of the film, but it seems like it will follow Tommy's life after leaving his old ways and reinventing himself after a series of life-altering events.

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Now that Netflix will let the Peaky Blinders film be shown at the cinemas, many fans are rejoicing because: 1. They will dress up as the Peaky Blinders gang once the film is shown at their respective cinemas and 2. It's a sign that fans are yearning to go outside and experience the film with their friends and other like-minded people!