Production on Euphoria's third season faced numerous delays despite being commissioned in February 2022. After season 2’s success, rumors of cancellation spread due to production setbacks, including the Hollywood writers’ and actors' strikes of 2023, which disrupted many shows. Showrunner Sam Levinson also worked on The Idol, a short-lived project with The Weeknd. Meanwhile, cast members like Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, and Dominic Fike became increasingly busy with other projects. The tragic death of Angus Cloud in July 2023, who portrayed Fezco, further complicated production. His death, due to a drug overdose, led to significant script changes for season 3. Despite these challenges, production began in late 2023, and the season is expected to debut in early 2026, featuring a time jump to reflect the four-year gap since the last season.