Heated Rivalry season 1 is heading to movie theaters this November, giving fans the chance to watch Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s romance blossom on the big screen. All six episodes of the hit hockey drama will be shown in more than 650 theaters across the United States from November 6 to November 30.
Regal is organizing the limited release alongside Sphere Abacus, with AMC, Cinemark, and other participating chains also hosting screenings. The event comes nearly a year after the series premiered and turned Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie into breakout stars.
Heated Rivalry Will Screen All Six Episodes in Theaters
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Fans won’t have to watch the entire first season in one sitting unless they want to. The theatrical release divides the six episodes into three separate screenings, each featuring two consecutive episodes.
The first presentation includes “Rookies” and “Olympians,” followed by “Hunter” and “Rose” in the second. The third screening pairs “I’ll Believe in Anything” with “The Cottage,” bringing Shane and Ilya’s first-season story to its conclusion.
Tickets at Regal cost $9.99 for each two-episode presentation. Watching all six episodes will cost $29.97 before any additional booking fees, although prices at other theater chains may vary. Advance tickets are already available through participating theaters and their websites. Fans can choose individual episode pairings or attend multiple screenings, depending on the schedules offered at their local cinemas.
Regal Wants Fans to Experience the Romance Together
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Regal’s senior vice president of U.S. content, Brooks LeBoeuf, explained that the series’ popularity made it a natural choice for a theatrical event. The company hopes to bring together viewers who have spent months discussing the show online.
“When a series connects with audiences the way Heated Rivalry has, we look for ways to bring it to the big screen and give Heated Rivalry fans a reason to experience it together,” LeBoeuf said in a statement. The screenings will include special welcome content featuring members of the cast and creative team. Participating Regal locations will also serve two themed cocktails called “Summer in Montral” and “Russians Don’t Blush.”
Sphere Abacus executive Hana Palmer described the series as “a global phenomenon,” pointing to the attention it has attracted on social media. The theatrical rollout will also reach audiences in United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand, although screening dates and ticket prices may differ by country.
Shane and Ilya’s Story Became a Breakout Hit
Based on Rachel Reid’s Game Changers novels, Heated Rivalry follows two professional hockey players whose fierce competition hides a secret romantic relationship. Williams plays Canadian star Shane Hollander, while Storrie portrays Russian player Ilya Rozanov.
Their relationship develops over several years as both men try to protect their careers and keep their feelings private. The series balances their rivalry on the ice with the complicated reality of falling in love while living in the public eye. Created, written, and directed by Jacob Tierney, the drama premiered in November 2025 on Crave in Canada and HBO Max in the United States. Its success quickly brought attention to Reid’s novels and the actors playing the central couple.
The cast also includes Francois Arnaud and Robbie G.K., whose characters Scott Hunter and Kip Grady have their own romantic storyline. Their episodes are included in the theatrical presentations, allowing audiences to revisit the complete first season.
Heated Rivalry Season 2 is Coming in 2027
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The theatrical screenings arrive as fans wait for the second season, which is expected in spring 2027. Williams and Storrie are returning as Shane and Ilya, with Tierney continuing to oversee the adaptation.
Heated Rivalry season 2 will draw primarily from Reid’s novel The Long Game, which continues the couple’s relationship. Tierney has also discussed incorporating material from Role Model, another book in the series. The creator has acknowledged the pressure of following such a successful first season. Speaking about the expectations surrounding the new episodes, he said, “I’m gonna try to make the best show I can make – that’s really all I can do.”
A specific premiere date hasn’t been announced, but fans won’t have to wait until next year to spend more time with Shane and Ilya. Starting November 6, they’ll be able to revisit their story in theaters, this time surrounded by people who know exactly why “The Cottage” matters.