Man on Fire First Look with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Netflix has released the teaser and the first photos for the upcoming action drama Man on Fire, which will premiere globally on April 30, 2026.
Man on Fire stars the Emmy-winning Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as former elite mercenary John Creasy, alongside Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, and Paul Ben-Victor.
Based on A.J. Quinnell’s books, the seven-episode series tells the story of John Creasy. Once a high-functioning and skilled Special Forces Mercenary, known for surviving even the most desolate of situations, Creasy is now plagued with intense PTSD.
Determined to overcome his personal demons, he sets out on a path to redemption. But before he can adjust to this new life, he finds himself back in the fire, fighting harder than ever.
Kyle Killen (Halo, Awake, Lone Star) is the executive producer, writer, and showrunner of Man on Fire.
The directors include Steven Caple Jr. (Episodes 1 & 2), Vicente Amorim (Episodes 3 & 4), Clare Kilner (Episodes 5 & 6), and Michael Cuesta (Episode 7).
The executive producers also include Arnon Milchan, Yariv Milchan, and Natalie Lehmann for New Regency Productions; Peter Chernin, Jenno Topping, and Tracey Cook for Chernin Entertainment; and Kyle Killen and Scott Pennington for Chapter Eleven.
Steven Caple Jr. (Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, Creed II), Ed McDonnell, Michael Polaire, and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II also executive produce alongside Stacy Perskie, who executive produces for RedRum.
