Key Takeaways
- Release Date: HBO confirmed that Euphoria Season 3 will premiere on April 12, 2026.
- Production Delays: The delays were primarily due to the SAG-AFTRA strike in 2023.
- Cast Changes: Notable cast member Barbie Ferreira will not return for Season 3.
- Character Development: The new season is expected to explore deeper character arcs and storylines.
Euphoria is officially returning for season 3 — and after years of delays, fans finally have a release date. HBO has confirmed that the long-awaited third season will premiere in April 2026, marking the show’s first new episodes since early 2022. Production faced multiple setbacks over the years, and the cast and crew also endured the heartbreaking loss of Angus Cloud, who died at age 25 in July 2023.
Despite the hiatus, Euphoria remains one of HBO’s biggest and most talked-about hits, making a third season inevitable. The network renewed the series early on, and in November 2023, HBO executives reaffirmed their confidence in creator Sam Levinson and the cast.
“Sam [Levinson], Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of Euphoria have taken season 2 to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart,” Francesca Orsi, HBO’s Executive Vice President of Programming, said in a statement. “We couldn’t be more honored to work with this gifted, wildly talented team or more excited to continue our journey with them into season 3.”
As anticipation builds, the cast hasn’t exactly been subtle about what’s coming next. In October 2025, Sydney Sweeney teased the new season during an interview with E! News — and didn’t hold back. “Dildos,” Sydney said. “Hold onto those dildos. It’s Cassie, what do you expect?”
Hollywood Life has rounded up all the latest news about the release date, plot details, and more that you need to know.
Euphoria Season 3 Release Date
HBO confirmed that season 3 of Euphoria will be released on April 12, 2026.
The show’s production delay mostly came due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. When asked about a potential 2024 release date, Zendaya told Entertainment Tonight at the show’s For Your Consideration event in April 2022: “I think that might be true. I honestly don’t know. There [are] some executives that know better than me, you might wanna ask them. I’m gonna be busy for a while.”
In February 2023, Vogue revealed in a Maude Apatow profile that season 2 was “not scheduled to begin shooting until the latter half of 2023.” Maude admitted that she doesn’t know “a single thing” about season 3. “We should be getting scripts and hearing about next season soon-ish, but I’m totally in the dark!” she added.
The following year, Nika King — who plays Leslie Bennet, the mother of Zendaya’s character, Rue — shared a TikTok video of herself on stage, revealing that she didn’t know when Euphoria was returning despite being asked by fans.
“Season 3 is coming out … I don’t f–king know,” Nika said to a laughing audience. “Don’t ask me. I don’t know. It’s one of those things. People are like, ‘We need season 3.’ I’m like, ‘Bitch, I need season 3, too!’ I haven’t paid my rent in six months, and Zendaya’s over in Paris at Fashion Week. I’m like, ‘Bitch, come home! I need you. Mama need you.’”
Shortly thereafter, HBO released a statement confirming that production is currently delayed.
“HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season,” the network explained in its statement. “In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities.”
Euphoria Season 3 Trailer
Euphoria Season 3 Cast
Zendaya is returning as Rue. The actress reportedly “closed a big re-negotiation” and will earn $1 million per episode in season 2, according to Puck.
Returning cast members for season 3 are Hunter Schafer as Jules, Maude Apatow as Lexi, Sydney as Cassie, Jacob Elordi as Nate, Alexa Demie as Maddy, Storm Reid as Gia,Nika King as Leslie, and Colman Domingo as Ali.
New faces who joined the cast include Trisha Paytas, Bella Podaras, Bill Bodner, Cailyn Rice, Colleen Camp, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Gideon Adlon, Hemky Madera, Homer Gere, Jack Topalian, Jessica Blair Herman, Kwame Patterson, Madison Thompson, Matthew Willig, Natasha Lyonne, Rebecca Pidgeon .
On August 24, 2022, Barbie Ferreira revealed that she would not be returning for season three.
She confirmed she was leaving the show via her Instagram Stories.
Barbie played Kat Hernandez for the first two seasons.
“After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat,” Barbie wrote.
“I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did and that she brought you joy to see her journey into the character she is today.
I put all my care and love into her and I hope you guys could feel it.
Love you Katherine Hernandez.”
Barbie posted a picture of a drawing by her co-star Hunter Schafer.
The drawing was of her character inEuphoria.
While there was some speculation about Zendaya’s longevity on the show and the possibility that could be killed off.
HBO’s Chief Content Officer Casey Bloys set the record straight.
“It’s hard to imagine doing [the] show without her.
But again that would be something [for] her and Sam discuss,” Casey told TVLine. He also added “She’s going to be in season three.”
Dominic Fike, who joined the cast in season two as Elliot said on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. “Fans should absolutely expect to see him again in Euphoria. Dominic is also a musician and has been given the opportunity to decide if (or when) his character will exit the series.”
“Sam was always giving me the option to leave.
He was like “Whenever you want to go be a musician dude you let me know I’ll kill you [and write you off the show],” Dominic told GQ.
Season two ended with what appeared to be Ashtray’s death during a police shootout.
HoweverNika King, who plays Leslie Bennet said she isn’t giving up hope we could see Ash again someday.
“Well you see [Fez] get arrested so I’m sure he is going to be in back of cop car.
And with Ashtray we’re not hundred percent if he’s dead because you saw absolutely no blood right?
And you didn’t see him fall.
You did hear bullet but you didn’t see him get shot.
So there [are] little things that could potentially bring him back for another season,” Javon told Entertainment Weekly.
Months later in August twenty twenty-two Javon seemed to have come conclusion Ash didn’t make it out of raid alive.
“I do think Ash is dead,” Javon admitted to ET. “As much as I lovedEuphoria. I’ve moved on.”
Eric Dane, fully believes Cal will be back for season three.
“There’s gonna be redemption,” he told Variety. “I mean that’s trajectory he’s on.
I can’t imagine Cal’s life from solitary confinement.
It’s tough to work Cal into storyline when he’s behind bars.”
The entire cast was incredibly busy for while which is why show didn’t immediately start filming season three.
As for Zendaya’s beauTOM HOLLAND, cameo appearance onEuphoria. still hasn’t officially happened yet.
TheS spider-man No Way Home. star has expressed his wish appear on hit teen series at some point.
“I have been petitioning for this for long time it has not happened yet I’m very disappointed.
I must have come visitEuphoria. at least thirty times this season,” Tom told IMDb when talking about season two.
He stressed “I want to be onEuphoria“! Zendaya responded “Ok let me talk some people.” Many fans believed they spotted Tom audience during Lexi’s play in season two
Zendaya has remained coy about whether or not it was really Tom
“Could be Could be true Can’t confirm or deny The world may never know,” actress told Access.
Angus Cloud’s Death
Angus Cloud passed away suddenly on July thirty-one twenty twenty-three at young age twenty-five.
His family released statement announcing his death:
“It is with heaviest heart we had say goodbye incredible human today.
As artist friend brother son Angus was special all us so many ways last week he buried father intensely struggled loss.
The only comfort we have knowing Angus now reunited dad who was best friend.Angus was open about battle mental health we hope passing can reminder others they are not alone should fight this their own silence.”
They concluded with:
“We hope world remembers him humor laughter love everyone
We ask privacy this time we still processing devastating loss.”
Angus mourned by his Euphoria cast mates well creatorSAM LEVINSON“There was no one quite like Angus
He was too special too talented way too young leave us soon
He also struggled like many us addiction depression”
he told The Hollywood Reporter statement
“I hope he knew how many hearts touched
I loved him always will Rest peace God Bless family.”
HBO released statement via social media well:
“We are incredibly saddened learn passing Angus Cloud
He was immensely talented beloved part HBO Euphoria family
We extend deepest condolences friends family during this difficult time.”
Nearly year before his death Angus revealed he excited start working season three
“I can’t wait get back work everyone”
Angus told E! News time
“I feel like it’s been way too long
I just can’t wait see everyone working set again”
At time he admitted was not sure what expect when came Fezco’s storyline season three
He added “But knowing Euphoria creator SAM LEVINSON it will good.”
How Did Season Two Euphoria End?
Euphoria.season two ended dramatic fashion Lexi’s play reaching climax Cassie stormed stage after getting dumped Nate had full-blown breakdown front audience Lexi Cassie’s mom ultimately had break fight between sisters stage Maddy ended running stage confront Cassie Cassie ran out auditorium Maddy chasing after her.
Cassie revealed Maddy Nate broke up with her Maddy wasn’t least bit surprised
Don’t worry this just beginning Maddy told Cassie.
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Nate drove father’s construction site settle score once all Nate admitted found Cal’s stash sex tapes when only eleven footage saw caused irreparable damage Cal apologized what put Nate through but apology fell deaf ears.
Nate determined get revenge pulled out flash drive full Cal’s sexual encounters over years Nate watched father arrested police.
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A flashback revealed Rue went visit Elliot days before play She admitted saved life Elliot played song Rue asked they could friends again Rue brought fact Elliot told they were bad each other Elliot didn’t disagree with that.
Ater Lexi’s play over Jules told Rue loved missed Rue said nothing gave Jules kiss forehead Rue’s voiceover revealed she able stay sober through end school year.
Ashtray tried all might make it Lexi’s play but just wasn’t meant be Faye able clue Fezco Custer working police just he was about leave Ashtray went script stabbed Custer neck Fezco realized police going there any minute so put fingerprints knife make look like killed Custer.
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Ashtray refused let Fezco take blame Custer Mouse’s death so locked himself bathroom guns police broke down Fez’s door began shooting Fezco got shot begged Ashtray surrender police broke down bathroom door found Ashtray seemingly unconscious floor Ashtray then popped killed officer.
Ater that camera went Fezco’s face single gunshot heard off-camera Fezco Faye were arrested Fezco’s unopened letter Lexi lying floor.
What Will Happen Season Three?
The first two seasons both consisted eight episodes third expected have eight episodes well but HBO not confirmed official number yet Plot details Euphoria season three being kept under wraps but can expect continuation storylines from end second.
Zendaya Elle September twenty twenty-three cover story Sam revealed he envisioning third season film noir Through Rue showrunner plans explore what means individual principles corrupt world.
The show likely address Angus’ absence Since Fezco arrested end second could prison offscreen Prior death Angus still had hope character Everyone can change know He’s just survivor He’s going figure how make best situations actor told The Hollywood Reporter He also noted Fez going have some time sit think about happened Ashtray hinting Fez future possibly behind bars.
Cassie showed whole new side herself when had meltdown over Lexi’s play Her on-again off-again relationship Nate far from over Sydney wants explore more evil Cassie future There bit Cassie got play with when started saying she’s crazier than Maddy scene Nate And kind got little more evil dark serious not frantic would love play more streak within herself Sydney told Variety .
Maddy Cassie’s longtime friendship destroyed after Maddy found out Cassie hooking up Nate behind back We obviously end with Maddy Cassie’s gorgeous friendship shattered So leaves one question whether or not they reconnect female friendship thrive or they just never talk each other again Alexa told Entertainment Tonight .
Alexa weighed Maddy’s personal journey third season Maddy extremely internal reflecting lot gone down between two people cared thought cared her She figuring where go next finding more independence .
The Jacob expecting Sam Levinson completely shock him Nate’s turn third Given change second imagine would just complete shock again revealed Entertainment Tonight It could just like completely new show again Could Nate Jules become friends real time after gave tape sexual encounter Cal Anything possible really .
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ZENDAYA ON RUE’S FUTURE IN EUPHORIA:“We carried her all way hopefully what rock bottom dark moment hopefully by end leave sense happiness joy there hope her end.”
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