The Man Will Burn 2026
“80,000 people. One social experiment.”
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- July 9, 2026
- Last Aired
- July 16, 2026
- Format
- 1 season · 4 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E1 "The Great Unknown" (★ 5.5/10)
- Network
- HBO
- Where to Stream
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max
What is The Man Will Burn?
The Man Will Burn is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- First aired
- Jul 9, 2026
- Last aired
- Jul 16, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- HBO
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 3 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- HBO
Where to watch in United States
Stream
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 4 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Man Will Burn is a television series first released in 2026. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by HBO. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 4 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“This documentary series chronicles the definitive history and evolution of the annual Burning Man festival.”
- features three decades of archival footage
- includes cooperation from the Burning Man Project
- limited to a single season
Watch it if you are interested in the history and organizational story behind the Burning Man festival.
The series is rated TV-MA.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Great Unknown Mytharc Jul 9, 2026
- E2 Welcome to the Shit Show Core Jul 16, 2026
- E3 Waking Dreams Core Jul 23, 2026
- E4 Mud Burn Mytharc Jul 30, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is The Man Will Burn about?
It is a documentary series exploring the history and story of the Burning Man festival.
Who directed the series?
The series was directed by Jehane Noujaim and Vikram Gandhi.
How long was the series in production?
The series was filmed over a period of three years.
Does the series feature official cooperation?
Yes, the production had the cooperation of the Burning Man Project.
Where can I watch the series?
The series is available on HBO Max.
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