HBO announces second season of City of God: The Fight Rages On

HBO has announced that the second season of the series ‘City of God: The Fight Rages On’ will premiere on November 8. Produced by O2 Filmes, the show continues the narrative established by the acclaimed 2002 film ‘City of God’.

The new six-episode season, filmed in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, explores a power struggle for territory following the death of drug lord Curió. The plot follows Berenice, a newly elected councilwoman facing political corruption and militia influence; Jerusa, a lawyer seeking revenge; and Leka, who uses funk music and culture to foster community resistance.

The season features the return of Matheus Nachtergaele as Cenoura, a character from the original film. The premiere episode will have a special screening at the 28th Rio Film Festival on October 9 at Cine Odeon, attended by the cast and production team.