Netflix’s Sequel Movie to 10/10 TV Show Is Officially a Streaming Hit With 25 Million Views

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For six seasons, Peaky Blinders was a standout crime drama, known for its gripping stories, strong acting, and detailed sets. Though the show felt complete when it ended in 2022, there were still stories to explore. Instead of continuing with another TV season, the creators decided to finish Tommy Shelby’s story with a movie, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man. After a brief theatrical release, the movie became available on Netflix earlier this month and has quickly gained popularity with viewers.

From March 16th to March 22nd, Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man was the most popular movie on Netflix worldwide. It was viewed 25.3 million times and watched for a total of 48.1 million hours, significantly more than the second-highest movie, War Machine.

Why Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Is a Hit for Netflix

It’s remarkable how quickly Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man became popular on Netflix, especially since it was only added on March 20th. It gained a huge number of views in just a few days, showing how much excitement there was around its release. Almost everything else on Netflix had a four-day head start, but Peaky Blinders still outperformed them all. It’s likely to stay in Netflix’s top 10 for several weeks as more people watch it. Meanwhile, War Machine remaining in the top 10 for its third week proves that Netflix originals can maintain popularity over time.

The strong performance of The Immortal Man proves how popular Peaky Blinders remains. While Peaky Blinders first aired in 2013, it gained a much wider audience after Netflix began streaming it in the early 2020s. Because the series is so well-loved, fans were eager to see The Immortal Man as soon as possible. The fact that it wraps up the story only increased the excitement, making the release feel like a major event. The film also stars several well-known actors, including Cillian Murphy, the Peaky Blinders star who recently won an Oscar. With Rebecca Ferguson and Barry Keoghan also in the cast, The Immortal Man has even more star power.

Adding to its success, The Immortal Man has been very well-received, mirroring the popularity of the original Peaky Blinders. Currently, it’s ‘Certified Fresh’ on Rotten Tomatoes with a 91% approval rating from critics, who especially praise the performances and how the film both concludes the long-running story and stands on its own. Most agree that The Immortal Man provides a satisfying ending to Peaky Blinders, making it a must-see for fans. Even if reviews hadn’t been so positive, the film likely would have still attracted a large audience, but strong word-of-mouth helped it maintain high viewership throughout its opening weekend.

Despite ending four years ago, Peaky Blinders remains a valuable property for Netflix, as shown by the success of The Immortal Man. While the film feels like a definitive ending, Netflix may look for ways to continue the franchise and keep its large audience engaged. Whether they do so will likely depend on finding a compelling story. For now, Netflix can celebrate The Immortal Man as a strong conclusion to the popular crime drama.

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2026-03-29 16:41