Will there be a season 3 of Euphoria?
HBO series Euphoria has taken off with fans clamoring to know what happens from one drama-filled episode to another.
Season 2 of Euphoria ended in February 2022, and now fans want to know when they can expect a new season.
Will Euphoria have a season three?
After a highly anticipated wait, HBO has officially announced that season three of Euphoria will be coming to its streaming platform.
While talks of a third season have been circulating since February 2022, an official premiere date has not been set.
However, on November 2, 2023, HBO's CEO Casey Bloys gave fans an insight into when they'll see their favorite characters hit the streaming service.
During a press event, Bloys announced that the third season is slated to premiere in 2025.
One reason for the extreme delay is due to the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. However, on March 25, 2024, HBO revealed that production for the show would take longer than anticipated as it had been "temporarily put on hold."
Nevertheless, according to , filming is set to begin in January 2025.
During the show's time off, cast members have been allowed to pursue other gigs.
"HBO and Sam Levinson remain committed to making an exceptional third season," the network said in a statement. "In the interim, we are allowing our in-demand cast to pursue other opportunities."
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How popular is Euphoria?
Euphoria first aired in June 2019 and quickly took off as a top-viewed show, bringing in 6.6 million viewers.
The show gained in popularity with Zendaya as the lead actress who, at only 24 years old, became the youngest actress to win an Emmy Award in 2020 for best lead actress in a drama.
In addition to Zendaya's win, Euphoria was also nominated for another six Emmy Awards.
By the time season two of Euphoria kicked off in January 2022, the viewership had more than doubled, topping 16.3 million viewers.
What is Euphoria about?
Euphoria is a fictional show that tackles the unspoken conversations of drug abuse and addiction among high schoolers.
When season 2 was slated to premiere, Zendaya warned viewers that the show isn't for the faint of heart.
"I know I’ve said this before, but I do want to reiterate to everyone that Euphoria is for mature audiences," she said in an Instagram post.
"This season, maybe even more so than the last, is deeply emotional and deals with subject matter that can be triggering and difficult to watch.”
Zendaya wrote a similar disclaimer before the premiere of season one in 2019, saying: "Just a reminder before tonight’s premiere, that Euphoria is for mature audiences. It’s a raw and honest portrait of addiction, anxiety, and the difficulties of navigating life today.
"There are scenes that are graphic, hard to watch, and can be triggering. Please only watch if you feel you can handle it.
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"Do what’s best for you. I will still love you and feel your support. Love, Daya."
As fans anticipate the long-awaited arrival of the third season, many can catch up with the first two seasons on the streaming service, Max.