{
  "id": 16048981,
  "title": "‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Heading to Theaters Ahead of Season 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/heated-rivalry-is-heading-to-theaters-ahead-of-season-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-22T13:26:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/media-platforms/tv/heated-rivalry-in-theaters-season-1-recap-regal/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Regal Cinemas and Sphere Abacus will bring the first six episodes of \"Heated Rivalry\" to theaters next month, as part of a limited release from November 6 to 30. The series, based on Rachel Reid's \"Game Changers\" novels, has become a global phenomenon and a hit on HBO Max. Nearly a year after its premiere, Regal and Sphere aim to give fans a reason to experience the show together on the big screen. The screenings will span over 650 theaters in North America, the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand, and include pre-show welcome content from the cast and crew, as well as specialty cocktails. \"Heated Rivalry\" stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie and has created a rush of social media and press activity. Season 2 is set to premiere on Crave and HBO Max in Spring 2027.",
  "summary": "Regal will be screening all of Season 1, broken into three pairs of episodes, across more than 650 theaters in November The post ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Heading to Theaters Ahead of Season 2 appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Heated Rivalry\" limited release in theaters Nov 6-30",
    "Based on Rachel Reid's \"Game Changers\" novels",
    "Stars Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}