The wait is finally over. After a four-year hiatus that felt like an eternity, HBO has officially released the trailer for Euphoria Season 3. If you thought the drama at East Highland High was intense, the new footage confirms that adulthood is about to be even more chaotic.
The trailer, which dropped on Wednesday, confirms that the series is taking a massive leap forward—skipping college entirely for a five-year time jump. The kids are grown up, but their problems have only gotten bigger.
Set to premiere on April 12, 2026, exclusively on HBO and HBO Max, here is a breakdown of the shocking reveals from the new trailer.
Life After High School: The 5-Year Time Jump
Creator Sam Levinson promised a "film noir" approach to the new season, and the trailer delivers exactly that. The neon-soaked hallways of high school are gone, replaced by a gritty, darker reality.
Rue Bennett (Zendaya) is front and center, but she isn't safe. The trailer opens with a voiceover from Rue admitting that life "isn't exactly what she wished." We see her working a dead-end job, but the real tension comes from her past catching up to her. The terrifying drug dealer Laurie (Martha Kelly) is back, and she hasn't forgotten the thousands of dollars Rue owes her. In one chilling scene, Laurie reminds Rue that "the devil always collects."
Cassie and Nate: A Toxic Suburban Nightmare
Perhaps the most shocking reveal is the status of Nate Jacobs (Jacob Elordi) and Cassie Howard (Sydney Sweeney). The trailer confirms rumors that the two are now engaged and living in the suburbs.
However, domestic bliss is nowhere to be found. Nate is shown working in construction, trying to leave his father's shadow, while Cassie has spiraled into a secret double life. The footage hints she is creating explicit online content behind Nate's back, leading to an explosive confrontation that rivals their Season 2 drama.
Where is the Rest of the Crew?
The trailer gives us quick, stylish glimpses into the lives of the rest of the ensemble:
Jules (Hunter Schafer): Appears to be an art student struggling to survive in the city, with scenes suggesting she may have turned to "sugar baby" dating arrangements to make ends meet.
Maddy (Alexa Demie): Is living her best glamorous life working at a high-end talent agency in Hollywood, though she seems more isolated than ever.
Lexi (Maude Apatow): Has turned her playwriting skills into a career, seen sitting in a writer's room as a showrunner’s assistant.
New Faces and Major Absences
Season 3 is packing serious star power. The trailer teases appearances from major A-list newcomers, including Sharon Stone, who seems to be playing a wealthy matriarch, and singer Rosalía, who makes her acting debut. We also get a glimpse of a new, ruthless kingpin played by Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, who intimidates Rue in a tense party scene.
The absence of Fezco is felt heavily throughout the footage. following the tragic real-life passing of actor Angus Cloud, the show appears to handle his absence with a somber tone, though it remains unclear how the story will address his character's fate directly. Also notably missing are Barbie Ferreira (Kat) and Storm Reid (Gia), who have exited the series.
When to Watch
Mark your calendars. Euphoria Season 3 premieres on April 12, 2026.
The trailer ends with the tagline: "The virtue of faith. The possibility of redemption. The problem of evil." If this footage is any indication, redemption is going to be a long, hard road for the kids of East Highland.