Euphoria Season 3 Filming Drags On, Fans Eagerly Await 2026 Debut

The highly anticipated third season of the HBO drama Euphoria is currently in production, with filming having started around February 2025. However, the show's lengthy filming schedule has been a source of surprise, given that Euphoria doesn't require the same level of visual effects as other HBO series like House of the Dragon or The Last of Us.

The delays are primarily due to the busy schedules of the show's lead actors, including Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, and Sydney Sweeney. Sweeney, who plays Cassie Howard, has shared that the production has been ongoing for quite some time, with no definitive end in sight as of mid-November 2025.

In addition to her work on Euphoria, Sweeney has been busy with several other projects, including the boxing drama Christy and the upcoming big-screen adaptation of The Housemaid. Despite her hectic schedule, the actress has been hyping up the new season of Euphoria, suggesting that the wait will be worth it for fans.

While plot details for the third season have been kept tightly under wraps, it's known that the show will feature a time jump, allowing the characters to move beyond the confines of East Highland High School and navigate young adulthood. Zendaya, who portrays the show's protagonist Rue Bennett, has stated that her main goal remains the same: to do justice to those who feel seen by Rue's experiences.

Euphoria fans can expect to see the new episodes sometime in 2026, as the show's meticulous production process continues. In the meantime, they can catch up on the first two seasons and the two specials by streaming them on HBO Max.