More Same-Sex Romance and Hockey: Hit Series Heated Rivalry Set for Third Season and Feature Film

Fans of Heated Rivalry have a new reason to celebrate: the hit love story about two hockey players could get not only a third season but also a full-length Christmas movie.

According to Deadline, citing sources, the show's creators are already filming the second and third seasons back-to-back. In addition, production on a standalone film is reportedly set to begin in December. The project is expected to be a Christmas special or holiday-themed episode, with a theatrical release planned for December next year.

However, the first season's leading characters, Ilya Rozanov and Shane Hollander, played by Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, are unlikely to appear in the film. According to the outlet, the holiday story will instead focus on two other fan favorites: Scott Hunter and Christopher “Kip” Grady, portrayed by François Arnaud and Robbie G.K.

Representatives for Crave, the Canadian streaming service where the series first premiered, have yet to confirm the reports. “We have nothing to share about any projects,” they told Page Six. In the US, the series streams on HBO.

The first season of Heated Rivalry premiered in late 2025 and quickly became an international sensation. The story of a secret romance between two hockey players on rival teams brought worldwide fame to its leading stars, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams.

Rumors that two seasons would be filmed back-to-back had been circulating for some time. Dylan Walsh, who plays Shane’s father, recently fueled fans’ excitement after posting a video on Cameo in which he mentioned filming 12 episodes in Canada.