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After years of anticipation, HBO has officially confirmed the release window for Euphoria Season 3, marking the long-awaited return of one of television’s most influential and talked-about teen dramas. The upcoming season brings a major time jump, expanded cast lineup, and bold new story directions as creator Sam Levinson reshapes the narrative for the characters’ lives beyond high school.
Here is everything you need to know about the Euphoria Season 3 release date, plot, cast updates, and streaming details.
Euphoria Season 3 Release Date Confirmed
HBO revealed during its December 3, 2025, presentation that Euphoria Season 3 will premiere in April 2026.
To accompany the announcement, HBO released a new first-look image of Zendaya as Rue Bennett, seated in an old pickup truck and wearing her signature black Converse. The image was captioned: “Let’s ride.”
The reveal comes more than four years after the Season 2 finale, making this one of HBO’s most-awaited returns.
Season 3 Storyline: A Five-Year Time Jump Changes Everything
Sam Levinson confirmed that Season 3 will take place five years after the events of Season 2, moving the characters firmly into adulthood.
Rue Bennett
Rue begins the new season south of the border in Mexico, trapped in dangerous circumstances. She is:
Deep in debt to drug dealer Laurie
Struggling to find unconventional ways to pay off what she owes
Far removed from her life in East Highland
Cassie Howard and Nate Jacobs
In a major twist:
Cassie and Nate are engaged and living together in the suburbs
Cassie is increasingly consumed by social media pressure and insecurity
Their storyline includes a dramatic wedding episode described as “unforgettable”
Jules Vaughn
Jules is attending art school, but:
She is anxious about her future in painting
Continues to avoid responsibility while navigating her shifting identity
Maddy Perez
Maddy is now working:
As a manager at a Hollywood talent agency
While managing multiple side hustles in Los Angeles
Lexi Howard
Lexi has entered the entertainment industry:
Working as an assistant to a showrunner
Played by legendary new addition Sharon Stone
Season 3 promises darker, more mature themes, exploring the characters’ adult struggles while maintaining the emotional intensity that defines Euphoria.
Euphoria Season 3 Cast: Returning Actors and New Additions
Most of the core cast is returning, joined by an impressive lineup of new faces.
Returning Main Cast
Zendaya as Rue Bennett
Jacob Elordi as Nate Jacobs
Sydney Sweeney as Cassie Howard
Hunter Schafer as Jules Vaughn
Alexa Demie as Maddy Perez
Maude Apatow as Lexi Howard
Eric Dane as Cal Jacobs
Nika King as Leslie Bennett
Martha Kelly (Laurie) and Chloe Cherry (Faye) have been promoted to series regulars.
Colman Domingo returns in a guest role as Ali.
New Cast Members
Season 3 includes an ambitious list of new actors, such as:
Sharon Stone
Rosalía
Natasha Lyonne
Marshawn Lynch
Eli Roth
Danielle Deadwyler
Darrell Britt-Gibson
Trisha Paytas
Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Toby Wallace
This expansion is being compared to a “red carpet lineup,” reflecting HBO’s high expectations for the season.
Notable Absences and Tribute
Several characters will not return:
Angus Cloud (Fezco) passed away in 2023; the season will pay tribute to him
Barbie Ferreira (Kat Hernandez) exited the series in 2022
Storm Reid (Gia Bennett) confirmed her character will not appear
Austin Abrams and Algee Smith are also absent from the cast list
Where To Watch Euphoria Season 3 in India
In India, Euphoria Season 3 will stream on JioHotstar under the HBO content hub (formerly on Disney+ Hotstar).
Seasons 1 and 2 are already available on the platform for streaming.