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Euphoria Season 3: Time Jump, Cast Shakeups, and $200 Million in Chaos
After years of delays, Euphoria season 3 is officially in production—and everything about it points to a complete reinvention. From a reported $200 million budget to a massive time jump and significant cast changes, fans are bracing for a season unlike anything the HBO teen drama has ever delivered. Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Hunter Schafer, Jacob Elordi, and other fan favorites are confirmed to return. Filming began in Los Angeles in February 2025, and although the premiere has been pushed to 2026, anticipation is surging as new cast leaks, plot hints, and behind-the-scenes drama flood social media.
A Long Road to Season 3
Euphoria season 2 ended in 2022 with explosive cliffhangers: Ashtray’s fatal shootout, Lexi’s viral play, and Rue’s unresolved $10,000 drug debt. But real-life tragedies—including the death of actor Angus Cloud (Fezco) in 2023 and executive producer Kevin Turen—combined with the Hollywood strikes, significantly delayed the show’s return.
Though fans feared cancellation, HBO reaffirmed its commitment in late 2024, confirming that creator Sam Levinson and the network would continue production with a bold new direction.
What’s Changing in Season 3?
For starters, the characters are leaving high school behind. A confirmed time jump will explore the ensemble navigating adulthood—sobriety, identity, relationships, and ambition in a darker, more complex world.
Sam Levinson told ELLE the new season leans into film noir themes, focusing on Rue as “an individual with principles in a corrupt world.” Zendaya expressed excitement over the deeper storytelling, hinting at major character evolutions and emotional upheaval.
Sydney Sweeney, who plays Cassie, called the season “unhinged” in a May 2025 Empire interview and teased a mysterious wedding scene. Recent set leaks revealed her in a white gown walking across a monogrammed “C&N” floor—likely hinting at a chaotic Cassie and Nate wedding or surreal dream sequence.
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Who’s In—And Who’s Out?
Several major characters won’t return. Barbie Ferreira (Kat), Storm Reid (Gia), and Austin Abrams (Ethan) have all exited the series. Meanwhile, Martha Kelly (Laurie) and Chloe Cherry (Faye) are now series regulars.
Joining the cast are Grammy winner Rosalía, NFL player-turned-actor Marshawn Lynch, and screen veterans Kadeem Hardison, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Toby Wallace, among others. Rising star Asante Blackk will play a character named Kidd, tied to a powerful new kingpin.
Is This the Final Season?
That’s still unclear. HBO execs say they’ve “talked about” ending the series with season 3, but nothing is confirmed. What is certain, according to insiders, is that Euphoria will take “big swings” and attempt to deliver satisfying closure for each main character.
Despite the long wait, Euphoria season 3 is shaping up to be the most ambitious, expensive, and emotionally charged chapter yet. Fans may be frustrated by delays, but based on what we know, the chaos will be worth it.
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