Euphoria season 3: Release date, cast, trailers, plot spoilers and news about the HBO series
14 February 2025, 21:36
Euphoria season 3 has finally started filming after several huge delays. Here's everything we know about it, including the plot and who is returning.
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Euphoria season 3 is officially on the way following major production delays. Here's all the latest info on season 3's filming dates, when it's coming out, who will be in the cast and so much more...
Euphoria season 3 was renewed way back in 2022 before season 2 even finished airing. The early renewal had fans excited to see what happens next, but season 3 has since been pushed back multiple times. In 2023, Angus Cloud, who played Fez, tragically passed away. The industry was also hit with acting and writing strikes.
It's now been confirmed that Euphoria season 3 will land on our screens in 2026. Filming has finally started, the cast are on set and it's now all systems go.
Here's everything we know so far about Euphoria season 3, including the release date, cast, spoilers, trailers and news about the future of the series.
- Read more: HBO boss says Euphoria is ending with season 3
- Read more: Euphoria season 3 cast: Who has left the show and who's returning?
When does Euphoria season 3 come out?
Alexa Demie opens up about Maddy and Cassie’s fight in the Euphoria season 2 finale
Will there be a Euphoria season 3 on HBO?
On February 4th 2022, HBO revealed that Euphoria season 3 is in the works. Taking to the official Euphoria Instagram page, the network shared a video announcement with the caption: "#EUPHORIA has been renewed for season 3." The exciting news came halfway through season 2 airing.
In a statement via The Hollywood Reporter, Francesca Orsi, HBO's Executive VP of Programming said: "Sam, Zendaya, and the entire cast and crew of Euphoria have taken season two to extraordinary heights, challenging narrative convention and form, while maintaining its heart. 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 three."
Despite the lengthy delays, HBO have confirmed that season 3 will be released in 2026. It has not been cancelled despite online rumours and filming is now underway.
When is the Euphoria season 3 release date?
On 3rd December 2024, Variety reported that Euphoria season 3 now won't come out until 2026. The new season of the show was originally scheduled to come out in 2024. However, filming was delayed following the WGA strike and the SAG-AFTRA strikes. The release was then postponed and now it's confirmed to be released in 2026.
Euphoria season 2 aired two and half years after season 1 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the delays, there were two Euphoria specials in between seasons 1 and 2.
There will now be at least four years between Euphoria seasons 2 and 3. Mirroring that time span, the show will include a 5 year time jump.
After three years, ‘EUPHORIA’ season 3 has finally begun filming. pic.twitter.com/U5iZSeaf6u
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) February 6, 2025
Who is in the Euphoria season 3 cast?
On February 14th 2025, Euphoria confirmed the cast members returning for season 3, as well as those who are new to the cast. We also know now who will not be returning.
Here's the full list of everyone returning for Euphoria season 3:
- Zendaya - Rue
- Hunter Schafer - Jules
- Jacob Elordi - Nate
- Alexa Demie - Maddy
- Sydney Sweeney - Cassie
- Maude Apatow - Lexi
- Eric Dane - Cal
- Colman Domingo - Ali
- Chloe Cherry - Faye
- Martha Kelly - Laurie
Here's the full list of all the new cast members for Euphoria season 3:
- ROSALÍA
- Adewale Akinnouye-Agbaje
- Toby Wallace
- Marshawn Lynch
- Darrell Britt-Gibson
- Kadeem Hardison
- Priscilla Delgado
- James Landry Hébert
- Anna Van Patten
And here's the list of cast members who are not returning for Euphoria season 3:
- Nika King - Leslie
- Storm Reid - Gia
- Austin Abrams - Ethan
- Algee Smith - McKay
- Barbie Ferreira - Kat
Barbie Ferreira has officially left the show. In an Instagram story in August 2022, Barbie wrote: "After four years of getting to embody the most special and enigmatic character Kat, I'm having to say a very teary eyed goodbye. I hope many of you could see yourself in her like I did."
Storm Reid has also confirmed that she won't be returning to play Rue's sister Gia. Announcing her departure to Rotten Tomatoes, she said: “I’m very excited for season 3. Unfortunately, Gia’s not returning to the third season, but I am so so indebted to the cast and the crew of that show."
Elsewhere, Javon Walton's Ashtray was killed in a shootout with the police. His character appears to have died, but Javon told Esquire: "I just hope he's alive".
Angus Cloud was scheduled to return to the show as Fez before his tragic passing. It is currently unclear how the show will address Fez's absence. Before his death, Angus told E! News: "I can't wait to get back to work with everyone. I feel like it's been way too long. I just can't wait to see everyone and be working on set again."
Will Zendaya be in Euphoria season 3?
Fans worried that Rue would die in season 2 and were pleasantly surprised to see her survive. Ahead of the finale airing, Zendaya told The Cut that Rue's story would end on a hopeful note. She explained: "Episode 8 is where we’ll get that sense of redemption. I think Rue deserves it, and I think anyone who suffers with the same thing she does deserves it."
It's now been 100% confirmed that Zendaya will be back as Rue. The first image of Zendaya back in the role of Rue for season 3 was shared on Euphoria's social media accounts on the day filming started.
Zendaya and Dominic Fike explain Rue and Elliot’s connection in Euphoria
What will happen in Euphoria season 3?
At the moment, the Euphoria cast and crew haven't revealed anything concrete about what will happen in season 3.
A 5-year time jump has been teased and the characters will no longer be at school. They'll now be 20-somethings trying to navigate the real world.
Chloe Cherry previously told Variety that she'd love Rue and Faye to have more scenes together in season 3: "I think Faye has a story of addiction to tell as Rue does; even though it’s different, I think that they could learn something from each other. I also think Rue is a non-judgmental character, and I think that is all Faye needs. I think if they got closer, they would get along because they have these shared experiences and they are both chill girls in spite of it."
Speaking to Variety about Cal's storyline going forward, Eric Dane said: "There’s gonna be redemption. I mean, that’s the trajectory he’s on. I can’t imagine Cal’s life from solitary confinement. It’s tough to work Cal into the storyline when he’s behind bars."
In a previous interview with Elle, Sam Levinson said season 3 would be a "film noir" and teased that Rue would “explore what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world."
Whatever happens, fans are definitely not going to forget how Rue still owes Laurie a lot of money...
Maude Apatow on why Lexi and Fez are perfect for each other
Is there a Euphoria season 3 trailer yet?
HBO are yet to release a Euphoria season 3 trailer but we shall let you know as soon as they do.
Read more about Euphoria here:
- Angus Cloud's "extraordinary" Euphoria audition tape shared by his mother
- Angus Cloud said he was really excited to start work on Euphoria season 3 before his death
- Barbie Ferreira left Euphoria because she didn't want to be the "fat girl best friend"
- Zendaya wants the characters to be out of high school in Euphoria season 3
- Jacob Elordi says he only had $800 and was sleeping in his car before Euphoria
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