A first-look image forEuphoriaseason 3 has been revealed as the filming begins.Euphoriahas been on an extended hiatus after season 2 wrapped up in February 2022. For a while, it appeared that season 3 might not happen, as production issues and cast departures kept being announced. Mainactor Zendayahas also gotten increasingly busy in recent years, with a 2024 slate that includedChallengersandDune: Part Two. Now,Euphoriaseason 3 has been confirmed, but the release date is still unknown.
Now,HBOhas revealed a new image forEuphoriaseason 3. The image is a dimly lit mid-close-up of Rue. The character looks somber as she stands against a dark hallway. There are no other characters in the frame. In addition to the image reveal,HBO reveals that “Euphoria Season 3 is in production.”
What This Means For Euphoria Season 3
Euphoria Season 3 Could Come Early In 2026
HBO did not reveal what the production timeline forEuphoriaseason 3is going to look like. There have been a lot of potential timelines floated forEuphoriaseason 3 at various points, but most recently, a December announcement from HBO stated thatseason 3 will come sometime in 2026. With production on the season starting so early in 2025, it seems likely thatEuphoriaseason 3 will be coming earlier in the year rather than later.
Audiences will be anxious to seeEuphoriaseason 3, as the gap has been substantial. January 2026 will mark four years since the sophomore season of the teen drama premiered on HBO. Over the years, viewers have complained about long gaps between seasons of hitshows likeStranger ThingsandHouse of the Dragon.Euphoriaalready fell into this trap, andthe wait for season 3 has been even longer. As such, it is in HBO’s best interest to deliver season 3 as soon as possible from this point, so as not to further alienate viewers.
Our Take On The Euphoria Season 3 News
Rue’s Return Is Great, But Euphoria Is Still Losing Cast Members
It is fitting that theEuphoriaseason 3 first image includes only a still of Zendaya as Rue. As the series' lead actor, she is one of the major selling points, but she also stands out as one of the few cast members confirmed to be returning. Some majorEuphoriacast members will not be in season 3, including Storm Reid, Barbie Ferreira, and Angus Cloud, the latter of whom tragically died in summer 2023. These cast changes will shake up the tone for season 3, forcing Rue to ground the story even more than usual.
