Peaky Blinders fans are already concerned about Arthur Shelby's absence in The Immortal Man. The anticipated film continuation of the hit BBC crime drama is set to hit theaters on March 6, 2026, and streaming on Netflix on March 20, 2026. The movie takes place years after the TV series ended and features some of the original cast, including Cillian Murphy as Tommy Shelby, while adding new characters and a World War II plot line that extends the Shelby saga into larger historical themes.But behind the excitement and hype for Tommy’s return, a sizeablefraction of fans online have expressed heartfelt fears and confusion, largely on the mysteriously disappeared Arthur Shelby played by Paul Anderson, one of the series’ original and most beloved characters. A lot of fans are now complaining that this film doesn’t feel like Peaky Blinders without Arthur. This is questioning a major creative decision and how the film will deal with the story without a key member of the Shelby family.Peaky Blinders fans are already worried about Arthur Shelby's absence in The Immortal Man New Image from ‘Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man’ by u/Task_Force-191 in movies Some comments on Reddit where a still from Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man was shared portray that fans can’t believe Arthur isn’t in the upcoming film."How tf are they gonna do it without Arthur? Are they gonna pull a card where he died between seasons or something."Some fans think his absence severely weakens the story“Hard to get too excited knowing Arthur’s not going to be in it — and that it’s not going to wrap up his feud with the Mosleys.”They believe that it’s not the same without him. The film will feel strange without Arthur, a brother who has been the center of numerous key moments in the series. Comments like this were prevalent in the reaction to new images and teaser posts.They also discussed Paul Anderson’s real-life struggles in the comments. One fan noted:“The actor fell off the wagon with coke, crack, etc. He’s had a string of legal troubles, and if you were to see him today, he’s almost unrecognizable…”Some viewers humorously commented,"I might go blind from this sneak peak."Why this matters so much for the Peaky Blinders fans is that Arthur Shelby is legendary. He and Tommy have been the pillars of the emotional and family dynamics of the Shelbys in the show. His absence now feels like a vacuum where emotional gravitas used to sit for long-time viewers.However, fans have not received any type of confirmation or satisfying explanation on why Arthur won’t be coming in the film. While the fans have concluded that the absence is making the legacy and ties, particularly between Tommy and the rest of the Peaky family, weaker.What might this mean for the Peaky Blinders movie?While the trailers, official announcements, and production photos of Peaky Blinders movie have all been mostly centered on Tommy Shelby, World War II, and the first few episodes, it can be speculated that with major legacy characters like Arthur being pushed to the sidelines, the story might feel less authentic and flawed, particularly considering the emotional weight of those relationships throughout the original six seasons.If Arthur’s path will be explained offscreen and the absence of the character is maintained, that would mean the film will be a heavier Tommy affair with a new band of characters rather than a true ensemble outing. In any case, the online response indicates a strong emotional attachment and worry about the direction of this final chapter of Peaky Blinders.