Overview
- The feature-length continuation is playing in select theaters now and begins streaming globally on Netflix on March 20, according to the studio and distributors.
- Set in wartime Birmingham, the story follows an older Tommy Shelby returning from self-imposed exile as his son Duke becomes entangled in a Nazi plot.
- Early reception remains positive, with critics’ scores reported around 92–93% on Rotten Tomatoes following the review embargo lift.
- Filmmakers emphasize the movie works as a standalone entry, with a tighter, Tommy-focused narrative and on-location shooting across multiple UK cities to heighten its cinematic feel.
- Barry Keoghan says he drew on his own experiences to portray Duke, while some viewers have questioned his Birmingham accent and an acting coach attributed the effect to subtle Irish tonal patterns; Paul Anderson confirmed he does not appear.