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The new film version of the Peaky Blinders saga has arrived in UK cinemas this month, accompanied by a sprawling 36-track soundtrack that retools the series’ musical identity for the big screen. For viewers and music fans alike, the release signals a shift from television score to a more collaborative, band-driven sound that will reach a wider audience when the movie lands on Netflix later this month.
Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man stars Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby and marks the franchise’s first major theatrical outing. The movie opened in the U.K. on March 6 and is scheduled to debut on Netflix on March 20, giving fans a short exclusive window to see it in cinemas.
How the soundtrack reshapes the show’s sonic world
Produced by musicians and composers Antony Genn and Martin Slattery, the collection blends a film score’s atmosphere with contemporary indie and post-punk textures. Genn and Slattery say they deliberately avoided polished, Hollywood-style orchestration in favor of something grittier and more human — music that reflects the series’ rough edges rather than smoothing them over.
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The soundtrack mixes five new original compositions with reworked songs, covers and the film’s darker, more orchestral cues. That approach preserves the program’s signature mood while giving several guest artists room to interpret and expand the Peaky sound.
- 36 tracks in total, combining new material and existing songs.
- Five original compositions created specifically for the film.
- Several tracks showcase members of Fontaines D.C., including previously released singles “A Hero’s Death” (2020) and “Romance” (2024).
- Grian Chatten of Fontaines D.C. contributes original pieces such as “Puppet” and performs a cover of Massive Attack’s “Angel.”
- Nick Cave’s emblematic theme “Red Right Hand” returns in an unsettling new, orchestral arrangement.
- Amy Taylor (Amyl and The Sniffers) takes lead vocals on the lively track “Nobody’s Son.”
Who appears on and in the project
Alongside Murphy, the film’s cast includes Barry Keoghan, Tom Roth and Stephen Graham, among others. The involvement of high-profile actors and contemporary musicians aims to broaden the franchise’s cultural reach — creating crossovers between cinema audiences and indie music listeners.
Members of Fontaines D.C. do more than lend their names: guitar and drum parts from Carlos O’Connell and Tom Coll appear across the album, and frontman Grian Chatten has a visible vocal presence on multiple tracks.
For listeners, that means the soundtrack functions both as an accompaniment to the film and as a standalone record that highlights current indie voices interpreting a period drama’s themes.
What this means for fans and the music scene
The release is notable for several reasons. First, it preserves the franchise’s musical continuity by keeping Nick Cave’s theme in play while also refreshing the score for a cinematic palette. Second, it gives participating artists renewed exposure: established indie groups and newer collaborators will reach audiences who come for the film but stay for the soundtrack.
Finally, the staggered release — a limited theatrical run followed by streaming — creates immediate demand for the music in both contexts: soundtrack sales and streaming activity are likely to spike as viewers seek out the songs they hear in key scenes.
Quick facts
- Film title: Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man
- Soundtrack length: 36 tracks
- Notable contributors: Antony Genn, Martin Slattery, Fontaines D.C., Amy Taylor
- UK cinema release: March 6
- Netflix release: March 20
Genn and Slattery told music press they wanted the album to feel lived-in and immediate rather than slick — a complement to the film’s wartime narrative and the Shelby family’s violent, intimate stakes. For anyone following Peaky Blinders from TV to cinema, the soundtrack is an early barometer of how the story will be reshaped on a larger scale.
