Fans of the acclaimed series *Euphoria* are celebrating the highly anticipated return of Zendaya’s character, Rue, as HBO released the trailer for Season 3. This preview marks the first new footage from the show in four years and confirms that the upcoming season will premiere on April 12, 2026.
The trailer reintroduces key characters, with Zendaya returning as Rue and Sydney Sweeney as Cassie. The plot is set five years after the events of Season 2, exploring the complexities of adulthood and the challenges the characters face. Rue finds herself entangled with drug dealers and confronting violent debt collectors, while Cassie, now married to Nate (played by Jacob Elordi), deals with the disapproval of her husband regarding her career as an online content creator.
Returning and New Faces in Euphoria
The returning cast includes Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Chloe Cherry, and Colman Domingo. Domingo expressed his excitement for the new season, stating, “We’re gonna have a devastatingly gorgeous, epic season that I think is breaking the mold of television. I think it’s gonna become more cinema than television.”
Joining the cast this season are newcomers such as Sharon Stone, Rosalía, Natasha Lyonne, Danielle Deadwyler, and Marshawn Lynch. The series will also feature original compositions by Oscar-winning composer Hans Zimmer, further enhancing the show’s already distinctive atmosphere. Creator Sam Levinson noted, “The one thing we all agreed on is we can’t go back to high school… Five years felt like a natural place [to jump].”
Jules, portrayed by Schafer, enters the sugar baby lifestyle while pursuing her art studies, and Maddie navigates a similar path. Tension escalates when Nate appears bloodied in one scene, hinting at the darker themes the season will explore. The official logline reads, “A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil.”
Fan Reactions and Anticipation
The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive. Social media platforms lit up with excitement following the trailer’s release. One user tweeted, “rue rue is back,” while another exclaimed, “We’ve waited SO long.” Meanwhile, others praised Cassie’s character, with one calling her “Rue the Queenpin.”
The buzz surrounding *Euphoria* continues to grow as anticipation builds for the new season. With its blend of engaging storytelling and complex character arcs, *Euphoria* aims to captivate its audience once again, promising a dramatic exploration of friendship, love, and the struggles of young adulthood.