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New trailer and promo images for Netflix’s Man on Fire starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

April 17, 2026 by Amie Cranswick

With just under two weeks to go until Man on Fire lands on Netflix, the streamer has released a trailer, poster and batch of promotional images for the action thriller series.

Based on A.J. Quinnell’s book series, the series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Wonder Man) as John Creasy, a former Special Forces mercenary suffering from intense PTSD, who sets out on a path of redemption, using his skills to protect the life of a teenage girl (Billie Boullet) on the dangerous streets of Rio de Janeiro, after she witnesses a devastating crime.

The cast also includes Bobby Cannavale, Alice Braga, Scoot McNairy and Paul Ben-Victor. Check out the trailer below…

Man on Fire 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.

Man on Fire arrives on Netflix on April 30th.

 

Filed Under: Amie Cranswick, News, Television, Trailers Tagged With: Alice Braga, Billie Boullet, Bobby Cannavale, Man on Fire, netflix, Paul Ben-Victor, Scoot McNairy, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II

About Amie Cranswick

Amie Cranswick is Executive Editor of Flickering Myth, responsible for overseeing editorial coverage across film, television and pop culture.

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