HBO has unveiled the first look at Euphoria Season 3, featuring Zendaya’s return as Rue.
#Euphoria Season 3 is in production. pic.twitter.com/N8THlIwyWA
— HBO (@HBO) February 10, 2025
The long-awaited new season recently entered production, nearly three years after Season 2’s premiere. Most of the core cast is set to return, with exceptions like Barbie Ferreira, who previously confirmed her departure from the series.
Addressing speculation about the show’s future, HBO/Max boss Casey Bloys reassured fans in November: “I know the show gets a lot of attention now because it has created some genuine movie stars, and they have various projects they’re working on, but we are shooting this season, so nothing has changed. It’s eight episodes.”
The main cast includes Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Storm Reid, Alexa Demie, and Eric Dane. Angus Cloud, who gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Fezco, tragically passed away at age 25 in July 2023.
Series creator Sam Levinson initially pitched a bold new direction for Season 3, proposing a five-year time jump and storylines like Rue becoming a private investigator. However, HBO ultimately decided to pause development until the show’s creative vision could better align with previous seasons.
Beyond its cultural impact, Euphoria has been a major success for HBO, both in ratings and awards recognition. The series has earned 25 Emmy nominations and nine wins, including two Best Actress awards for Zendaya and a Best Guest Actor win for Colman Domingo. Levinson also received a Directors Guild of America (DGA) award for the standout Season 2 episode, “Stand Still Like the Hummingbird.”
