The wait for Euphoria Season 3 is finally over. The show returned on April 12, 2026, after more than four years away. But before the premiere even aired, fans were already buzzing about one big question: What happens to Jacob Elordi’s character, Nate Jacobs?
A short clip from the season trailer sent viewers into overdrive. The moment shows Nate lying on the floor covered in blood. He is wearing a suit and bow tie, which led many to believe this happens on his wedding day. Now that the first episode has arrived, fans are watching closely for any signs that this theory might be true.
The Trailer Scene That Started Everything
The official trailer for Euphoria Season 3 came out a few months before the premiere. The two-minute video showed major changes for all the main characters. Rue (Zendaya) is caught in a dangerous drug situation in Mexico. Cassie (Sydney Sweeney) is making adult content online. And Nate is seen in a very bad state.
One shot lasts only a split second. Nate is on the ground. His face shows clear pain. There is blood on his white shirt. He is wearing a formal suit and bow tie. Fans quickly connected this to wedding clothes.
On Reddit, viewers shared their thoughts right away. One person wrote, “Honestly I thought the wedding was a dream sequence but maybe not.” Another fan added, “I read that the wedding would be an ‘unforgettable night’ and it looks like he’s wearing a bow tie. So I’m guessing Nate’s shitty ass behavior catches up with him somehow.”
Why Fans Think Nate Will Not Survive the Season
The death rumors did not come from nowhere. Before the trailer dropped, entertainment news sites reported that a “significant death” was coming in Season 3. Some sources named Nate Jacobs as the character who might die.
Fans also noticed that Jacob Elordi only filmed for a few weeks on set. This made people think his character might be killed off early in the season. One Reddit user explained, “Just remember the ‘on set leaks’ only showed Jacob filming for a few weeks so I think they’ll probably kill him off pretty early.”
Nate has made many enemies over the past two seasons. He hurt Maddy (Alexa Demie) . He threatened Jules (Hunter Schafer) . He caused problems for almost everyone in his life. Fans believe that all his bad actions might finally catch up with him.
What the First Episode Shows About Nate and Cassie
The Season 3 premiere, which aired on April 12, 2026, gave fans more to think about. The episode picks up five years after the Season 2 finale. Nate and Cassie are now engaged and planning their wedding.
But their relationship is not perfect. Cassie starts an OnlyFans account to help pay for wedding costs. One scene shows Nate coming home and finding Cassie filming content. He says to her, “I work all day and my bride-to-be is spread eagle on the internet.”
Fans see this as a sign that Nate still controls Cassie the same way he always has. One viewer wrote, “Cassie making content is def her way to piss off Nate.” Another person added, “She’s searching for validation through OnlyFans because Nate will never give it to her. He didn’t in Season 2 and he ain’t gonna start now.”
Wedding Episode Could Be the Breaking Point
Many fans believe the wedding episode will be the most important one of the season. Euphoria creator Sam Levinson reportedly called it an “unforgettable night.” For a show that has already shown many shocking moments, this description caught attention.
Some viewers think the wedding will bring everyone back together. Rue, Maddy, Jules, and others might all attend. This would create a situation where all of Nate’s past victims are in one room. Secrets could come out. Fights could happen. And the bloody scene from the trailer might be the result.
How to Watch Euphoria Season 3
Euphoria Season 3 airs weekly on HBO and HBO Max. New episodes come out every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT in the United States.
For viewers in the United Kingdom, episodes are available on Sky and NOW on Mondays. Indian audiences can watch the show on JioHotstar, which recently became the exclusive home for HBO Max content in the country. Australian viewers can find the show on Binge and Foxtel.
The season has eight episodes total. The finale will air on May 31, 2026.
What Other Fans Are Saying
The Euphoria fan community has been very active on social media since the trailer dropped. Many people have strong opinions about what should happen to Nate.
One person on X (formerly Twitter) wrote, “If Nate doesn’t die this season what was even the point.” Another fan said, “Nate has done too much bad stuff to just walk away happy. He needs to face consequences.”
Not everyone wants Nate to die, though. Some viewers think killing him would be too easy. One fan posted, “I want Nate to suffer, not die. Death would be an escape for him.”
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The Wedding Could Be a Dream or Flashback
Some fans have a different theory about the bloody wedding scene. They think it might not be real at all. Euphoria has used dream sequences and fantasy scenes many times before.
In Season 2, Lexi (Maude Apatow) put on a play that showed exaggerated versions of her friends’ lives. Some viewers think the wedding scene could be part of another dream or fantasy sequence.
But the trailer shows other characters reacting to something shocking. This makes many people believe the event really happens in the story.
New Characters Join the Chaos
Euphoria Season 3 added several new faces to the cast. Sharon Stone plays a soap opera showrunner named Patti Lance. Rosalía and Trisha Paytas also appear in guest roles. Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje plays a character named Alamo, who becomes Rue’s new boss at a strip club.
These new characters could play a role in Nate’s story. Some fans think one of them might be connected to his past or might cause problems for him.
The Show Honored Angus Cloud in Season 3
The long gap between seasons happened partly because of the death of actor Angus Cloud. He played Fezco and passed away in 2023 from an accidental drug overdose.
Sam Levinson wrote Season 3 to honor Cloud’s memory. In the show, Fezco is now in prison serving a 30-year sentence. This explains why the character is not around without having to kill him off screen.
Will This Be the Last Season of Euphoria?
Lead star Zendaya recently talked about the show’s future. On The Drew Barrymore Show, she said she thinks this might be the final season. She added that “closure is coming” for the characters.
This makes the death theories even more important. If this is the last season, the show might tie up all loose ends. That could mean killing off a major character like Nate.
Euphoria Season 3 premiered on April 12, 2026, and new episodes arrive every Sunday on HBO and HBO Max. The bloody wedding scene fans are talking about could appear in any upcoming episode. Viewers will have to keep watching to find out if Nate Jacobs really dies.
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