CITY OF GOD: THE FIGHT RAGES ON Set to Debut August 25 on Max

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Exciting news for fans of the classic film "City of God"! Max has just announced the premiere date for the highly anticipated HBO Original series, CITY OF GOD: THE FIGHT RAGES ON. Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 25th, when the series will debut on HBO Latino in the U.S. and be available for global streaming on Max. Produced by O2 Filmes, the series has just unveiled its official teaser art.

Set two decades after the events of the original film, CITY OF GOD: THE FIGHT RAGES ON promises to deliver gripping storytelling over six episodes, released weekly every Sunday until September 29th. This continuation of Paulo Lins' literary work takes us back to the turbulent early 2000s. The plot kicks off with the release of a young drug dealer from prison, reigniting conflicts in Cidade de Deus. The residents find themselves caught in a vicious cycle of violence, trapped between drug traffickers, militias, and public authorities. However, the community’s resilience shines through as they band together to face their oppressors.

Fans can look forward to seeing familiar faces return, along with new characters that breathe fresh life into the story. The impressive cast includes stars like Alexandre Rodrigues, Roberta Rodrigues, Thiago Martins, and Andréia Horta, as well as debuting talents from Rio de Janeiro's communities such as Cidade de Deus, Vidigal, and Mangueira.

CITY OF GOD: THE FIGHT RAGES ON is an HBO Original series produced by O2 Filmes, with Andrea Barata Ribeiro and Fernando Meirelles at the helm as producers. Cris Abi and Gustavo Gontijo join as co-producers, with Aly Muritiba directing and Bruno Costa as the second director. The scriptwriting team features Sérgio Machado, Renata Di Carmo, Armando Praça, Estevão Ribeiro, Rodrigo Felha, and Muritiba. Warner Bros. Discovery’s executive producers Mariano Cesar, Anouk Aaron, and Mônica Albuquerque also play pivotal roles in bringing this project to life.

Get ready for a thrilling continuation of one of the most iconic stories in Brazilian cinema, as CITY OF GOD: THE FIGHT RAGES ON brings new drama, powerful performances, and compelling narratives to your screens this August.