Overview
- HBO says the third season will premiere in April 2026, marking the show’s return four years after the Season 2 finale.
- Core players are expected back, including Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Dominic Fike and Colman Domingo, with Eric Dane and Martha Kelly also returning.
- Reported departures include Barbie Ferreira, Storm Reid, Austin Abrams, Nika King and Algee Smith, while Angus Cloud will not return following his death in 2023.
- Newcomers reported for Season 3 include Sharon Stone, Natasha Lyonne, Eli Roth, Rosalía, Danielle Deadwyler, Sam Trammell and Trisha Paytas, with roles not yet detailed.
- The season is expected to jump roughly five years forward, as creators used the long delay from strikes and cast scheduling conflicts to refine scripts and reaffirm the network’s commitment.