RAGE (FURIA) Part 2 Premieres October 9 on HBO Max Following San Sebastián Launch
The second installment of the HBO Original drama series RAGE (FURIA) Part 2 will officially premiere on Friday, October 9, on HBO Max. Created and directed by Félix Sabroso, the upcoming series debuted at the San Sebastián Film Festival alongside members of its ensemble cast. The new storyline follows several women confronting systemic pressures in a market-driven society.
RMN Stars TV Desk
New Delhi | September 22, 2026
The highly anticipated second installment of the HBO Original drama series RAGE (FURIA) Part 2 will officially premiere on Friday, October 9, on HBO Max. Produced by Producciones Mandarina for HBO Max in Spain, the new series continues under the creative vision of creator and director Félix Sabroso, with co-direction from Jau Fornés.
Festival Debut in San Sebastián
Before its streaming premiere, RAGE (FURIA) Part 2 was showcased on Monday, September 21, at the San Sebastián Film Festival. The launch event featured co-directors Félix Sabroso and Jau Fornés alongside an acclaimed ensemble cast. Attending cast members included Maribel Verdú, Carmen Maura, María León, Cecilia Suárez, Ana Mena, Clara Sans, Claudia Salas, and Ana Torrent.
Storyline and Core Themes
The new chapter expands upon the show’s intense narrative framework, focusing on storylines where several women find themselves trapped inside a market-driven system where personal struggles and systemic issues are liable to become lucrative spectacles. Facing these challenging circumstances, the central characters respond with the singular weapon remaining at their disposal: rage.
Franchise Legacy and Critical Acclaim
The franchise builds upon the success of its groundbreaking first series, which marked the first time actresses Carmen Machi, Candela Peña, Cecilia Roth, Nathalie Poza, and Pilar Castro appeared together on screen. The debut season received major industry recognitions, including a Special Jury Prize for the leading cast at the Rose d’Or Awards (organized by the European Broadcasting Union) and an Ondas Award for Best Female Performance awarded to the five primary leads alongside Claudia Salas and Ana Torrent.
Additionally, the franchise earned significant nominations across Spanish and international awards platforms, including Feroz Award nominations for Best Comedy Series, Best Series Screenplay, and Best Actress for Candela Peña. It also secured a Forqué Award nomination for Best Female Performance (Candela Peña) and Iris Award nominations for Best Actress (Candela Peña) and Best Direction of a Drama Series (Félix Sabroso).
