Zendaya made a brief appearance at the Season 3 premiere of Euphoria, posing for photos on the red carpet before leaving shortly after arriving.

A widely circulated clip shows the actor stopping for photographers and interacting briefly before exiting. The moment quickly gained traction online, with viewers questioning whether the early departure could signal anything about her involvement in the upcoming season.

The premiere itself saw most of the show’s core cast in attendance, including Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Maude Apatow, and Alexa Demie, along with creator Sam Levinson. The cast participated in group photos and press interviews throughout the evening, where Zendaya was not present.

The discussion follows comments Zendaya made during an appearance on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she indicated that Season 3 could mark the end of the series. “I think so, yeah,” she said when asked if the upcoming installment would be the final one, before adding, “Yes, I think so.”

She also reflected on her experience working on the show, saying, “Euphoria cracked my heart open. Rue taught me so much about life… that crew has also seen me grow up. I owe so much to that show.”

Production delays and reported creative challenges surrounding Season 3 have already kept the series in focus ahead of its release.

Euphoria Season 3 is scheduled to premiere April 12, 2026, on HBO and Max.