Regal puts Heated Rivalry's last two episodes in 4DX from Nov. 16. Prices, the Nov. 30 end date and the $1.4 million box office so far.
As of Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, fans of "Heated Rivalry" can see the HBO Max series' last two episodes in 4DX at Regal theaters starting Nov. 16, according to Variety. The screenings use motion-enabled seats and synchronized atmospheric effects, and they play at all 59 Regal 4DX auditoriums, the trade reported. A ticket for any paired screening in standard format is $9.99.
The limited theatrical run is a few days old and already a surprise hit. Here is what you can book, what the numbers say and what to check before you buy.
What is the Heated Rivalry 4DX screening?
It is a paired showing of Episode 5, "I'll Believe in Anything," and Episode 6, "The Cottage," in Regal's 4DX format. Variety reports that the showings begin Nov. 16 and run at 59 Regal 4DX auditoriums across 59 theaters nationwide, plus other participating locations.
Regal says 4DX adds motion-enabled seating and atmospheric effects timed to what is happening on screen. Brooks LeBoeuf, Regal's senior vice president of U.S. content, said in a statement that episodes five and six "bring years of tension between Shane and Ilya to a boiling point."
One thing we could not find in the reports we read is a separate 4DX ticket price. The $9.99 figure is stated for the standard-format paired screenings. Premium formats usually cost more, so check the price on Regal's site before you pick a showtime.
How much are Heated Rivalry theater tickets and when do they run?
Regal is showing the series in three paired screenings, each priced at $9.99 according to Variety:
- 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."
The theatrical run is scheduled from Nov. 6 through Nov. 30, Variety's box-office report says. That makes Nov. 30 the last day to plan around, though showtimes vary by theater and day.
How well is Heated Rivalry doing in theaters?
Variety's box-office story, published Nov. 8, said the run had earned $1.4 million from 945 theaters, according to distributor Regal Entertainment. It called that an impressive haul for a show that is widely available to stream at home. For comparison, Variety noted that the average movie ticket is $12.87 for standard screenings, per EntTelligence, so $9.99 is cheaper than most movie nights.
Variety also reported that the series arrived on HBO Max in the U.S. in November 2025 and became a word-of-mouth sensation in early 2026, when episodes averaged more than 10 million viewers. It is based on Rachel Reid's "Game Changers" books and adapted by Jacob Tierney. Hudson Williams plays Shane Hollander and Connor Storrie plays Ilya Rozanov.
Paul Dergarabedian of Rentrak told Variety that this "could become a really interesting trend" for keeping popular series in the conversation between seasons. He also cautioned that not every show will translate to the big screen.
What is confirmed and what is not?
- Confirmed by Regal, via Variety: 4DX screenings of Episodes 5 and 6 from Nov. 16 at 59 Regal 4DX auditoriums.
- Confirmed by Regal, via Variety: standard paired screenings at $9.99 each.
- Reported by Variety: $1.4 million from 945 theaters so far, with the run scheduled through Nov. 30.
- Reported by Variety: Season 2 is in production and coming in 2027.
- Not stated in what we read: the 4DX ticket price and any extension past Nov. 30.
Our take
For a show that is sitting on a streaming service, charging $9.99 for two episodes is a cheap, low-risk night out, and the 4DX version is a novelty rather than a necessity. If you have not seen the finale, go in standard format first, since the episodes are the draw. If you have seen them a dozen times, the moving seats are the only new thing Regal is selling. Check your nearest 4DX location early, because only 59 theaters have one.
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