Good news: Euphoria isn’t officially canceled, but don’t expect season 3 to hit Max anytime soon
Euphoria is one of the best Max shows in the US (and on Sky/Now in the UK and Foxtel/Binge in Australia), so of course we’ve been waiting for Euphoria season three news with bated breath. The good news is that season three is now underway, but the slightly less good news is that you’ll have to wait until at least 2025 to see it.
The news comes via The Hollywood Reporterin which HBO’s head of drama Francesca Orsi is quoted as saying: “I’m thrilled that we’re ready to begin production Euphoria in January… We are looking forward to this new season of Euphoria to life for the fans.”
Why is Euphoria season 3 so long?
The series’ return has been plagued by delays and heartbreak. It was renewed in February 2022, but was derailed by Covid-19, and then Angus Cloud, who played fan-favorite character Fez, died of an overdose last year. In addition to rewriting the third season, there were also logistical issues. Euphoria has made stars of many of its cast members, and that means they’re in high demand: keeping up with the busy filming schedules of cast members like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi and Hunter Schafer has proven to be a challenge.
There were even rumors that the show might be canceled. Joking with Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon In February, Jacob Elordi said of the third season: “I hope it’s soon, otherwise they’re going to have to Benjamin Button me or something. I’m going to have back pain walking down the hall, you know?”
HBO hasn’t said when season three will stream, but if production doesn’t begin until early 2025, it’s unlikely it will happen before late 2025. It’s also unclear when the story will pick up, but considering it’s been almost three years since it last aired, it’s likely we’ll see a time jump to move the story forward a few years as well.
