Man on Fire
A promising action film with a strong cast. Abdul-Mateen proves he can carry a franchise, and the Brazilian setting adds freshness to the classic revenge story.
Premiere on Netflix will take place on April 30, 2026 — a series adaptation of A.J. Quinnell's novel (previously adapted in 2004 with Denzel Washington). John Creasy, a former special forces operative with PTSD, is hired as a bodyguard for teenager Poo Rayburn in Brazil. After a terrorist attack kills her family, Creasy embarks on a vengeful journey through the favelas of Rio. The tone is a gritty, dramatic action film with noir elements: there is no heroic romance, only trauma, rage, and moral compromises. The format consists of 7 high-budget episodes filmed in Mexico. For fans of the 2004 film, "Narcos," and "Spectre."
Yes, but with an expanded storyline and a new cast — the series also adapts Quinnell's second book "The Perfect Murder."
Not necessarily, but it helps to understand the context of Creasy's character — the series is a reboot, not a continuation.
Poo is a teenager here (not a 9-year-old girl), the action is set in modern times, and Creasy is a character of color (BIPOC).
Not announced — 7 episodes cover the first two books of the series, but success may lead to adaptations of the remaining Quinnell novels.
April 30, 2026 — Netflix will release all 7 episodes at once for binge-watching.