
Lionsgate Play Renews 'Heated Rivalry,' Shifts to Theatrical-First Strategy in India
Lionsgate Play has confirmed the renewal of 'Heated Rivalry' for a second season and announced a new theatrical-first strategy for its Hollywood content in India. This pivot aims to prioritize cinema releases before streaming for its Indian market.
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‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Set for 2027 as Lionsgate Play Pivots to Theatrical-First Hollywood Strategy in India
Lionsgate Play has confirmed a second season of “Heated Rivalry” for 2027, alongside a theatrical-first release model for a curated slate of premium Hollywood titles and more than 100 premieres lined up for India in 2026. The theatrical push, set to begin in September, will see 10–12 titles debut in Indian cinemas before arriving on […]
By Naman Ramachandran
Read full article →Lionsgate Play Confirms ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 Pick-Up As Indian Streamer Unveils To Theatrical-First Plan & Hollywood Push
Lionsgate Play has committed to the second season of Heated Rivalry, as the Indian streamer switches to a major Hollywood push and a theatrical first model. With anticipation rising ever higher for the romantic ice hockey drama, the Indian streamer announced it had picked up Season 2 for 2027. Over the weekend, Heated Rivalry creator […]
By Jesse Whittock
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