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What time is Rivals season 2 released?
When exactly will be getting transported back to Rutshire?
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- Morgan Cormack
Published: Thursday, 14 May 2026 at 3:06 pm
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The first season of Rivals went down a veritable storm with its viewers, so season 2 really couldn't come soon enough for its fans.
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With the cliffhanger ending spelling trouble for our characters going into the new instalment, it's only a matter of hours now until we're plummeted back into the juicy action of Rutshire.
As well as all our returning cast, the new season also marks the introduction of some new characters, played by none other than Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett. Teasing what's to come with them, Alex Hassell told Radio Times of how they intersect with Rupert Campbell-Black: "They both have really strong, fairly negative feelings towards him but also, some protective feelings towards him as well."
He added: "He’s really, really hurt their feelings many, many times and I think they’re at the end of the their tether."
Well, we're set to be introduced to them and more in the new season 2 episodes – but when exactly will they land on Disney Plus? Read on to find out about the release time of the new season.
What time is Rivals season 2 released?
Bella Maclean and Alex Hassell in Rivals season 2. Disney
Rivals season 2 premieres on Disney Plus on Friday 15 May at 7am with its first three episodes – so you'll want to set your early morning alarms!
The remaining three episodes will then land on Disney Plus on a weekly basis, every Friday also from 7am.
The release format is different from the first instalment of Rivals, which landed in one go on the streamer.
This time around, season 2 episodes will arrive in two separate six-episode batches. That means that the first batch will conclude on 5 June, with the rest of the episodes not due to be released until later in the year.
Rivals season 2 trailer
You can watch the trailer for Rivals season 2 below.
Rivals is available to stream on Disney+. Season 2 premieres on Friday 15 May 2026. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month.
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Morgan CormackDrama Writer
Morgan Cormack is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering everything drama-related on TV and streaming. She previously worked at Stylist as an Entertainment Writer. Alongside her past work in content marketing and as a freelancer, she possesses a BA in English Literature.
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