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Heated Rivalry Season 3 and Film Plans Unconfirmed

Published 7 November 2026

The reported expansion of Heated Rivalry to a third season and a standalone holiday film remains unconfirmed by Crave, whose representative said there were no additional projects to confirm. The plans, attributed to people familiar with production, call for Seasons 2 and 3 to film back-to-back, followed by a film intended for theatrical release in December 2027.

The reports say each season will consist of six episodes. Season 2 is in production and is expected to premiere in spring 2027, while Season 3 has not been publicly confirmed by Crave or series creator Jacob Tierney. The production details for the two seasons and film trace to the same underlying reporting, rather than separate confirmations.

The proposed film is described as a standalone Christmas special or holiday-themed story, with filming planned for December after the seasons’ production wraps. Reports say the main couple, Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov, would not appear. Scott Hunter and Kip Grady, another couple from the series, were described as possible central characters, alongside other familiar characters. Those casting details have not been confirmed by Crave.

The reports have also connected the film’s...

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