Euphoria Season 3 Release Date, Cast Shake-Ups & Plot Leaks: Everything We Know

Filming wraps in East Highland Sydney Sweeney confirmed that production on Euphoria Season 3 ends this week, revealing she has “two days left of shooting” before saying an emotional goodbye to the role she began at age 20. Asked what viewers should expect, she teased the season in one eye-popping word—“dildos”—underscoring that Cassie’s chaos is far from over. Release window locked HBO insiders maintain that the new eight-episode run will stream on HBO and Max in Spring 2026, ending a four-year drought since Season 2 concluded in February 2022. A “clever and cinematic” reinvention Jacob Elordi, who returns as Nate Jacobs, praised creator Sam Levinson’s scripts as “incredibly clever and cinematic,” adding that he played “something so far out from what I’ve done before” and can’t wait to watch the finished cut like a fan. Who’s back—and who’s new • Returning: Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Maude Apatow, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, Colman Domingo and Eric Dane. • New faces: Sharon Stone, Marshawn Lynch, Rosalía, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, Eli Roth, Trisha Paytas and Colleen Camp join the ensemble, promising fresh storylines that extend beyond East Highland’s hallways. Honoring Angus Cloud Season 3 was written after the 2023 passing of Angus Cloud (Fezco). Cast members have hinted that the new episodes pay tribute while propelling Rue’s recovery arc forward. Story themes to watch • Sobriety and life after high school: Zendaya previously expressed interest in exploring Rue’s clean journey as adulthood looms. • Moral gray zones: Elordi’s “liberating” storyline suggests heightened psychological stakes. • Cassie unfiltered: Sweeney’s provocative tease hints the show will again push boundaries in its depiction of teenage sexuality. Why the wait may be worth it Strikes and scheduling conflicts delayed cameras until early 2025, but the extra time allowed Levinson to craft what insiders describe as a visually ambitious, film-noir-influenced season. Combined with a blockbuster cast and soaring fan anticipation, Euphoria is poised to dominate the cultural conversation—and search results—once the glitter, grief and grit return next spring.