Euphoria season 3: Release date, cast, trailers, plot spoilers and news about the HBO series
4 December 2024, 12:33
Euphoria season 3 is officially in the works but there's been several huge delays. Here's everything we know about it.
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Euphoria season 3 is officially on the way, but delays have struck the production once again. 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.
In 2024, HBO said that Euphoria season 3 would land on our screens in 2025 with Sydney Sweeney teasing that filming was set to begin in mid-2024. However, the series has now been delayed again.
With that in mind, 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.
When does Euphoria season 3 come out?
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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 is still in the works. It has not been cancelled despite online rumours.
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 to 2025 and now it's eyeing up a 2026. release.
Euphoria season 2 aired two and half years after season 1 because of the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the delays, there were two Euphoria specials in between seasons 1 and 2. Based on delays, there will be at least four years between Euphoria seasons 2 and 3.
According to Deadline, filming for season 3 will begin in early 2025. In a statement, HBO said: "HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season."
They added: "In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities."
Who is in the Euphoria season 3 cast?
As it stands, the following actors have signed on for Euphoria season 3.
- Zendaya - Rue
- Hunter Schafer - Jules
- Jacob Elordi - Nate
- Alexa Demie - Maddy
- Sydney Sweeney - Cassie
- Maude Apatow - Lexi
- Eric Dane - Cal)
- Nika King - Leslie
- Colman Domingo - Ali
- Dominic Fike - Elliot
Barbie Ferreira (Kat) 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."
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."
Meanwhile, Storm Reid has said 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."
Chloe Cherry (Faye) also revealed that she has not been contacted about season 3: "No one talks to me. They really don’t talk to me. I would definitely go back, but they just leave me in the dark, let’s just say that."
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".
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."
HBO boss Casey Bloys confirmed that Zendaya will be back at WarnerMedia's 2022 investor day. According to TVLine, Casey said: "She's going to be in season 3".
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.
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."
It's also been teased that season 3 will into the future, taking the characters into adulthood. In an August 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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