Euphoria's Season 3 Trailer Throws Rue Into The Deep End

The third season of Euphoria is finally almost here. HBO announced the renewal on Feb. 4, 2022, while Season 2 was airing — but multiple delays have caused Season 3 to take longer than expected to arrive. When will fans actually get to watch it? Here’s all the tea.

The upcoming third season will likely continue to follow the melodramatic misadventures of the East Highland high schoolers, including Rue, Jules, Maddy, Cassie, Nate, and Lexi. Though there was much speculation about Rue’s fate during Season 2, the character made it out of her complicated storyline OK, and Zendaya is confirmed to reprise her role in the upcoming season. However, the show’s cast is getting a major shake-up, with several departures and a few new faces.

Here are all the details we know about Euphoria Season 3 so far.

There Will Be A Time Jump

Ever since Season 2 ended, there have been rumors that the third season could go all in on a major time jump. Zendaya first hinted at the idea by revealing she hoped to “explore the characters out of high school” in an interview following the season. Then, Euphoria costume designer confirmed there had been internal discussions about implementing a five-year time jump in Season 3 during an April 2023 interview with Vogue. The reported time jump would age the main characters up to their early 20s.

The timeline shift was finally confirmed by HBO boss Casey Bloys in a June 2024 Variety interview. He stated that creator Sam Levinson “doesn’t want to have it in high school anymore.” Bloys said the discussions over how to implement the time jump were part of what’s caused Season 3’s delays. “There’s a lot of back and forth about where to set it and how far in the future to set it and all that stuff,” Bloys said. “But I think he’s got a take that he’s excited about, and he’s busy writing.”

Filming Began In Early 2025

After years and years of delays, Euphoria Season 3 finally entered into production in February 2025.

The Premiere Date Is Fast Approaching

At long last, HBO announced a release window for Season 3 by dropping a poster on Dec. 3, 2024. The first look shows a grown-up Rue reclining in a car, and reveals the new season will premiere in April 2026. It’s since been confirmed that the premiere date is April 12.

Some Famous Faces Are Joining

Multiple new cast members were revealed in a February 2025 announcement. Chief among them is music superstar Rosalía, who is shown sporting a blinged-out neck brace in a first look at her character.

Other new additions include Marshawn Lynch, Kadeem Hardison, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Toby Wallace, Priscilla Delgado, James Landry Hébert, and Anna Van Patten.

The Trailer Is A Wild Ride

HBO finally released the full trailer for Season 3 at the beginning of 2026. The sneak peek mainly focuses on Rue, who is being hunted by the drug dealer Laurie as well as a mysterious new antagonist. The video also reveals Jules’ future as a “sugarbaby,” and gives a glimpse at Nate and Cassie’s opulent wedding.

The trailer also confirms that the new season will premiere on April 12.

Multiple Cast Members Aren’t Returning

Most of the show’s main cast will will be back for Season 3, with some notable exceptions. A few months after Season 2’s finale, Barbie Ferreira announced she would not return as Kat for Season 3.

Fezco will also be absent following Angus Cloud’s death on July 31, 2023.

Additionally, although Dominic Fike was the first actor to confirm he’d be back for Season 3 around the time of Season 2’s finale, his future with the show has been in flux.

During a January 2024 Variety interview, Fike expressed uncertainty that he’d return as Elliot. “Last time I talked to them it was cool. I don't really talk to them anymore,” Fike admitted. “That'd be dope, though. Who knows? I've got stuff to do.” However, it has since been confirmed he actually will be back for Season 3.

Shortly before filming began, Storm Reid shared that she would not be returning as Rue’s little sister Gia. “Unfortunately Gia’s not returning for the third season,” Reid told Rotten Tomatoes on Nov. 20.

Deadline’s report also confirmed that Nika King won’t return as Rue’s mom Leslie Bennett, Algee Smith won’t reprise his role of Chris McKay, and Austin Abrams won’t be back as Ethan Daley.