Key Highlights
- All six episodes of the hit hockey romance series Heated Rivalry are heading to more than 650 theaters nationwide from November 6 to November 30.
- Episodes will screen in two-episode pairs, priced at $9.99 per screening at Regal, featuring exclusive cast/director welcome content and themed cocktails.
- The theatrical event celebrates the breakout HBO Max series starring Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie ahead of its anticipated Season 2 return in 2027.
Fans of the hit streaming romance Heated Rivalry can soon experience the high-stakes passion and athletic competition on the big screen. Regal is bringing all six episodes of the hockey series to cinemas this fall, with special theatrical runs scheduled from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30. The nationwide event will span more than 650 theaters across the United States, including over 275 Regal destinations alongside participating AMC, Cinemark, and other theater circuits.
Two-Episode Pairings and Fan Experiences
Moviegoers will not have to sit through the entire season in a single screening. Instead, the six-part season will be presented in curated two-episode blocks, with tickets priced at $9.99 per screening at Regal locations. The schedule breaks down across three distinct pairings:
- Episodes 1 and 2: “Rookies” and “Olympians”
- Episodes 3 and 4: “Hunter” and “Rose”
- Episodes 5 and 6: “I’ll Believe in Anything” and “The Cottage”
To enhance the communal viewing experience, Regal screenings will feature exclusive welcome content from the show’s cast and directors. In addition, participating theater venues will offer two specialty themed cocktails inspired by the show’s storyline: “Summer in Montreal” and “Russians Don’t Blush.” Advance tickets are currently available via Regal’s website, the mobile app, and in-person box offices and kiosks.
From Streaming Hit to Theatrical Event
Created by Jacob Tierney and adapted from Rachel Reid’s book series, Heated Rivalry chronicles the complicated relationship between rival professional hockey players Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). Since its streaming debut on Nov. 28, 2025, the series has grown into a major cultural and ratings hit. By February, Warner Bros. Discovery reported that the show was averaging 13 million global viewers per episode, ranking as HBO Max’s biggest first-run acquired scripted series.
The runaway popularity of the series has also catapulted its leads into the spotlight, with Connor Storrie picking up an Emmy nomination for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series following his hosting stint on Saturday Night Live. This November’s theatrical release arrives roughly one year after the series first premiered, helping bridge the gap for viewers as they await Season 2, which is expected to arrive in 2027.
When a series connects with audiences the way Heated Rivalry has, we look for ways to bring it to the big screen and give fans a reason to experience it together,
said Brooks LeBoeuf, Regal’s senior vice president of U.S. content, in a press statement announcing the screenings.
Why This Matters
The theatrical rollout of Heated Rivalry highlights an accelerating entertainment trend where movie exhibitors and streaming platforms collaborate to transform popular television into shared communal events. Major platforms have increasingly looked to theaters to engage enthusiastic fan communities: Netflix debuted the Stranger Things series finale on New Year’s Eve in theaters, Bravo hosted an advance screening for the Summer House Season 10 reunion at an AMC in New York in May, and HBO Max partnered with Alamo Drafthouse in April for early screenings of The Pitt‘s Season 2 finale. By providing exclusive theater-only extras and concessions, exhibitors are successfully positioning episodic television as destination cinema.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will Heated Rivalry screen in theaters?
The theatrical screenings run nationwide from November 6 through November 30 across more than 650 participating locations, including Regal, AMC, and Cinemark theaters.
How much do tickets cost and how are episodes structured?
At Regal locations, tickets are priced at $9.99 per screening. The six-episode season is divided into three separate two-episode presentations: Episodes 1 & 2, Episodes 3 & 4, and Episodes 5 & 6.
When is Heated Rivalry Season 2 scheduled to release?
Season 2 of Heated Rivalry is currently expected to premiere in 2027. In the meantime, Season 1 remains available to stream on HBO Max.
