Man On Fire (2026). Photo Credit: Guilherme Leporace 
By Okla Jones ·Updated April 16, 2026 < /> Getting your Trinity Audio player ready… Today, Netflix has released the first trailer for Man on Fire, offering a closer look at its upcoming action drama led by Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. The seven-episode series reintroduces John Creasy, a former Special Forces operative navigating the aftermath of a violent past while attempting to rebuild his life.
Footage from the trailer leans into Creasy’s internal struggle, showing a man attempting to regain control while dealing with his trauma. Abdul-Mateen II steps into a role previously made famous by Denzel Washington, bringing a different energy to the character as the story expands beyond the scope of the original film. This version also draws from A.J. Quinnell’s book series.
The series is helmed by writer and showrunner Kyle Killen, with Steven Caple Jr. directing the opening episodes. A group of executive producers from New Regency and Chernin Entertainment are also behind the project, alongside Abdul-Mateen II. The cast includes Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy, and Paul Ben-Victor.
Man on Fire debuts on April 30 on Netflix. Take a look at the trailer below.
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