Netflix dropped all seven episodes of Man on Fire on April 30, 2026. The series stars Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as John Creasy, a former Special Forces mercenary struggling with intense PTSD. The story follows Creasy as he tries to rebuild his life in Rio de Janeiro, only to get pulled back into a violent world after a deadly attack. The show uses a mix of original score and carefully chosen songs. From Brazilian funk to classic rock, the music helps tell the story. This guide breaks down every song in the series, episode by episode.
Who Made the Original Score for Man on Fire?
The show’s original score comes from composer Max Aruj. He has worked on big projects like Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Top Gun: Maverick, and Crawl. For Man on Fire, Aruj spent six months crafting a score that blends intense action with emotional depth. He wanted to avoid copying the musical style of the 2004 film. Aruj worked with Portuguese singer Maroka Paris for the vocals in the main theme. He also brought in Brazilian percussionist Ayuri Oliveira to add authentic samba and maracatu rhythms. The score album, titled Man on Fire (Soundtrack from the Netflix Series), is available on all major streaming services.
Every Song on the Man on Fire Soundtrack
Here is a full list of every song featured in the series, broken down by episode.
Episode One Songs
Episode one sets the stage for Creasy’s world in Brazil. The songs mix Brazilian rhythms with English language pop.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘De Lata’ | Cores |
| ‘Dern Kala’ | Khruangbin |
| ‘SE VOCÊ’ | João Selva |
| ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ | INXS |
| ‘JET LIKE BENNIE’ | Jades Goudreault |
| ‘My Best’ | Saweetie |
| ‘Good Ones’ | Charli XCX |
Episode Two Songs
The second episode leans into classic rock and American country sounds.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘The Storm’ | The Procussions |
| ‘Feather’ | Sabrina Carpenter |
| ‘Driving My Life Away’ | Eddie Rabbitt |
| ‘Teatro de Deus’ | Zé Brown |
| ‘The Cisco Kid’ | War |
Episode Three Songs
This episode is packed with Brazilian funk and baile funk hits. The music reflects the gritty, vibrant energy of Rio’s streets.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘Ai que Gostoso’ | kLap, Morello |
| ‘Catuaba’ | Heavy Baile |
| ‘Fé pros real’ | Kalli |
| ‘Mascaradinha’ | Klap, Tati Zaqui, Thiaguinho MT |
| ‘Noturno 150’ | Heavy Baile, Leo Justi, Goes |
| ‘Desagua’ | Luiza Lian |
| ‘Raven’ | Ju Dorotea |
| ‘Favela chegou’ | LUDMILLA, Anitta |
| ‘Cadê Zé’ | Maga Bo feat. Rosângela Macedo |
| ‘Se Ala Vim’ | Heavy Baile feat. Dada Yute |
| ‘Vem Mulher (Tchelinho)’ | Leo Justi |
| ‘Bola Rebola’ | Tropkillaz, J Balvin, Anitta, ZAAC |
Episode Four Songs
Episode four continues the Brazilian theme with more heavy beats.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘Hvy Bl Nss Prr’ | Leo Justi |
| ‘Toca Na Pista’ | Tropkillaz, Heavy Baile |
| ‘Baiana (Martin Wave Remix)’ | Barbatuques |
| ‘Rap Do Silva’ | Bob Rum |
| ‘Serial Driller FREESTYLE’ | Predella & Paptinho |
Episode Five Songs
The songs in episode five bring in more traditional Brazilian sounds alongside modern funk.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘Deixa Eu Te Pegar No Uber’ | Ruxell x MC Tchelinho x Sydney Sousa |
| ‘So Joga’ | Heavy Baile, MC Tchelinho, Leo Justi |
| ‘Saudosa Maloca’ | Adoniran Barbosa |
| ‘Prova de Carinho’ | Adoniran Barbosa |
| ‘Cena De Novela’ | WC no Beat, PK & Djonga feat. Anitta |
| ‘Tamo Ben’ | Kalli |
| ‘Vem Morena’ | Luiz Gonzaga |
Episode Six Songs
Episode six features just one song, a classic Brazilian rock anthem.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘Sangue Latino’ | Secos & Molhados |
Episode Seven Songs
The season finale wraps up with two tracks that close out Creasy’s journey.
| Song Title | Artist(s) |
|---|---|
| ‘Take Me Away’ | Questa |
| ‘Golpe De Vista’ | Douglas Germano |
Where to Listen
All seven episodes of Man on Fire are streaming exclusively on Netflix. The original score by Max Aruj is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. You can also find the main title theme as a standalone single.
Courtesy: NME
