Euphoria Season 3 is Finally Coming: Everything We Know About the Release, New Faces, and Who’s Saying Goodbye
Euphoria Season 3 is finally set for April 2026 with a massive 5-year time jump. Discover which original cast members are leaving the show, the new celebrity additions, and where Rue and the gang end up in their early 20s.
It feels like we’ve been waiting forever, but Euphoria Season 3 is officially on the horizon. After years of delays, rumors, and speculation, HBO has confirmed that we will be returning to East Highland, but things are going to look very different.
If you’ve been scrolling through social media trying to piece together the updates, here is the definitive rundown on the release date, the massive time jump, and the cast members we won't be seeing this time around.
The Release Date
Mark your calendars (or at least the month) for April 2026. Yes, it’s still a bit of a wait, but production is officially underway. The long gap between seasons isn't just a production delay; it plays directly into the plot.
The Plot: A Major Time Jump
Forget high school drama in the hallways. Season 3 will feature a five-year time jump. The characters are no longer teens; they are young adults navigating the messy reality of their early 20s.
- Rue (Zendaya) is reportedly starting the season in Mexico, still entangled in debt to drug dealer Laurie.
- Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) and Nate (Jacob Elordi) are living a "suburban nightmare" life and are engaged.
- Maddy (Alexa Demie) is working as a talent agent in Hollywood.
- Jules (Hunter Schafer) is in art school.
Who Is NOT Returning?
This is the hardest part for day-one fans. Several key characters will not be part of the Season 3 storyline.
- Angus Cloud (Fezco): tragically, following the actor’s passing in 2023, the beloved character of Fez will not be recast. His absence will likely be a heavy emotional beat for the show.
- Barbie Ferreira (Kat Hernandez): Ferreira announced her departure back in 2022, citing that she didn't want to be the "fat best friend" and felt Kat's storyline had run its course.
- Storm Reid (Gia Bennett): Rue’s younger sister will not be returning. Reid confirmed she wouldn't be back, likely due to the time jump making her character's role in Rue's life less central (or simply scheduling conflicts).
- Javon "Wanna" Walton (Ashtray): After the intense Season 2 finale, Ashtray’s story has concluded.
- Austin Abrams (Ethan) and Algee Smith (McKay) are also reportedly out for this season.
New & Returning Faces
While we are losing some favorites, the core group is back. Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Alexa Demie, and Maude Apatow are all confirmed.
There are also some wild new additions to the cast list. Keep an eye out for Rosalía, Sharon Stone, and Eli Roth, who are set to join the chaos in currently undisclosed roles.
The Vibe
Creator Sam Levinson has described this season as a "film noir," focusing on what it means to be an individual with principles in a corrupt world. With the high school setting gone, expect a darker, more mature, and likely even more chaotic Euphoria.
