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The Man Will Burn

“80,000 people. One social experiment.”

Series Overview

Explores the definitive story of the Burning Man festival, filmed over three years with the co-operation of the Burning Man Project, the non-profit behind it, and featuring archive from the last 30 years.

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
HBO
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 4 Episodes

Air Date Window

2026 – 2026

Premiered: Thu, Jul 9, 2026

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, Jul 30, 2026

Season 1, Episode 4: “Mud Burn”

Burning Man is threatened by days of rain and chaos. Many attendees flee the muddy terrain as the government steps in to ensure attendees stay safe.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2026-06-23

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Original Score & Music

Tori Letzler, Steven Richard Davis

Director of Photography

Benji Lanpher

Producers

Michael Heimler, Nina Fialkow, Lyn Davis Lear, Kristín Ólafsdóttir, David Fialkow

Department Leadership Roster

Catie Bolt

Producer

Muriel Soenens

Producer

Eric Forman

Producer

Paul McGuire

Producer

Jillian Li

Producer

Benji Lanpher

Director of Photography

Tori Letzler

Tori Letzler

Original Music Composer

Steven Richard Davis

Original Music Composer

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Man Will Burn.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Will Burn

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What is The Man Will Burn about?

Explores the definitive story of the Burning Man festival, filmed over three years with the co-operation of the Burning Man Project, the non-profit behind it, and featuring archive from the last 30 years.

How many seasons does The Man Will Burn have?

The Man Will Burn comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Man Will Burn?

Key cast members in The Man Will Burn include Not specified.

Who created or directed The Man Will Burn?

The Man Will Burn was developed and directed by Not specified.