After a four-year wait, Euphoria is finally coming back to television. The HBO drama returns for its third season on April 12, 2026. Fans of the show can look forward to eight new episodes that will air weekly. This season is expected to be the final chapter for the hit series starring Zendaya.
The new season jumps forward in time. The characters are no longer in high school. They are now young adults dealing with the results of their past actions. The official logline from HBO says the season will explore “the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil”.
Full Episode Release Schedule for Season 3
HBO has confirmed the titles and air dates for all eight episodes of the third season. The schedule is as follows:
- Episode 1: “Ándale” – April 12
- Episode 2: “America My Dream” – April 19
- Episode 3: “The Ballad of Paladin” – April 26
- Episode 4: “Kitty Likes to Dance” – May 3
- Episode 5: “This Little Piggy” – May 10
- Episode 6: “Stand Still and See” – May 17
- Episode 7: “Rain or Shine” – May 24
- Episode 8: “In God We Trust” – May 31
Each episode will air on Sunday nights at 9:00 PM Eastern Time on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max immediately after it airs.
How to Watch and Streaming Timings for Global Audiences
If you are not in the United States, the release time will change based on your location. Because the show airs at 9:00 PM ET on Sunday in the US, international viewers will get the episode on Monday, April 13.
Here is the global release schedule for Episode 1:
April 12 (Sunday)
- Brazil (BRT): 10:00 PM
April 13 (Monday)
- United Kingdom (BST): 2:00 AM
- Europe (CEST): 3:00 AM
- India (IST): 6:30 AM
- Japan (JST): 10:00 AM
- Australia (AET): 11:00 AM
- New Zealand (NZDT): 1:00 PM
For viewers in Australia, the season will stream on HBO Max starting April 13 at 11:00 am AEST. In India, the show will stream on JioHotstar starting April 15, 2026.
A Special Premiere Event at Coachella
Before the official TV debut, Euphoria made history. The show held the first-ever television screening at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. The premiere episode was shown at the festival campgrounds on April 12 at 11:59 PM PDT. This event was open only to people who had festival wristbands. It gave fans a unique way to watch the show in a big group setting.
Returning Cast and New Faces
Almost all of the main cast members are back for Season 3. Zendaya returns as Rue Bennett. Sydney Sweeney is back as Cassie Howard, and Jacob Elordi returns as Nate Jacobs. Other returning stars include Hunter Schafer (Jules), Alexa Demie (Maddy), Maude Apatow (Lexi), and Colman Domingo (Ali). The late Eric Dane will also appear in the new season.
The show has also added several big names to the cast. Natasha Lyonne, known for Russian Doll and Poker Face, has joined the series. Sharon Stone and singer Rosalía will also appear in the new season.
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The Story Jumps Five Years Forward
Season 3 does not pick up right where Season 2 ended. The story reportedly jumps five years into the future. Rue is now living in Mexico and dealing with serious trouble involving drug dealers. Nate and Cassie have taken their relationship to a new level. The trailer for the new season showed a wedding between the two characters, which surprised many fans.
Sam Levinson, the creator of the show, told reporters that there are currently “no plans” for a fourth season. This means Season 3 will likely serve as the series finale. Levinson also used this season to honor actor Angus Cloud, who played Fezco and passed away in 2023. Levinson said he wanted to “keep him alive” through the storytelling in the new episodes.
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