Disney+ Revives Rivals for May

Disney+ has confirmed media soap Rivals will return on May 15 while surprising subscribers with the February 12 premiere of the movie Predator: Badlands.

Here are the media releases:

Back in the Saddle

Disney+ has confirmed the award-winning hit series Rivals will return for its second season on May 15 with even more drama, wit and desire.

The second season continues the adaptation of the late and much-missed Dame Jilly Cooper’s beloved novel, Rivals, introducing the glamorous world of polo and surprising new twists, alongside heightened boardroom drama and deeper romantic entanglements.

The Hulu Original series will return in two six-episode batches, the first will debut on May 15 with a three-episode premiere and the second batch will follow later in the year on Disney+.

The battle for the Central South West television franchise reaches a fever pitch as the war between Corinium and Venturer enters a dangerous new phase.

More ruthless than ever, Tony Baddingham is determined to dismantle his rivals piece-by-piece, weaponising scandal and manipulating those closest to him to maintain his grip on power.

Amidst the hedonistic glamour of 80s excess, the personal lives of our Rutshire heroes spiral into chaos. Marriages fracture under the weight of ambition, illicit affairs threaten to shatter families, and long-buried secrets ignite with explosive consequences.

As rivalries push everyone to the brink, loyalties are tested and hearts are broken in the pursuit of victory. But what is the true cost of war?

View the trailer here.

Unleash the Thrill of Predator Badlands on Disney+ on February 12 

The bold new chapter in the legendary Predator franchise charges into homes everywhere February 12, when Predator: Badlands arrives on Disney+.

Predator: Badlands deepens Yautja lore by introducing new characters Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) and Thia (Elle Fanning), following them on an underdog hero’s journey shaped by an unlikely alliance.

Blending themes of survival and self-discovery with intense combat, striking visual effects, and moments of humour, the film delivers a high-stakes action adventure on both a visceral and emotional level.

Now the highest-grossing entry in the franchise’s 38-year history, Predator: Badlands earned $184.5 million USD worldwide, surpassing the previous record holder, 2004’s Alien vs. Predator ($177.4M).

Under the direction of Dan Trachtenberg, the film’s bold vision has been embraced by audiences and critics alike, boasting a 95% Rotten Tomatoes Verified Hot Popcornmeter score and an 86% Certified Fresh Tomatometer critics rating.

View promo here.