‘Euphoria’ Season 3 Secrets: What Twists and Shocks Are Coming Next?

Picture this: You blink and suddenly Rue is battling the irresistible pull of… refined sugar? Oh, how the mighty have fallen—or at least, swapped vices. If you ever wondered what it would look like if Euphoria collided with the lost scripts of a 1950s Hollywood studio (just add a smidge of Ottoman Empire intrigue and a dash of cafeteria mystery), well, pinch yourself—because Season 3 is finally filming! And yes, in a twist that’ll have you scrolling IMDb in utter disbelief, Sydney Sweeney’s role now belongs to Richard Kind. (Let that visual marinate for a moment.) I can’t decide if I’m more giddy or baffled by the idea that The Idol is now universally beloved in this reality, but hey, in this swirling multiverse, nail length is a legitimate plot device. Curious? Confused? Honestly, same . Buckle up—here’s everything we know about TV’s wildest glitter bomb of a comeback. LEARN MORE

Filming for Euphoria Season 3 is underway with an expected release date of 2026. Here is everything we know about the series’ return so far.

Takes place in a universe where The Idol was beloved and critically acclaimed

Follows a sober Rue’s battle with refined sugar

Kathy Bates returns as the mysterious lunch lady

Fans will be able to track the time jump by seeing how long everybody’s nails got between seasons

Will abide by the Hays Code 

Structured as an allegory for the Ottoman Empire in 16th century North Africa

Picks up where Sam Levinson’s most recent half-formed thought left off

Sydney Sweeney replaced by Richard Kind