Sydney Sweeney’s Most Daring 'Euphoria' Moments Yet From the Season 3 Trailer Are Fueling Viral Buzz
On January 14th, 2026, the long-awaited trailer for Euphoria season 3 was finally released. While the trailer largely focused on Zendaya's character, Ruby "Rue" Bennett, being under serious threat, much of the reaction was focused elsewhere.
After observers saw the provocative footage of Sydney Sweeney contained in the trailer, social media was abuzz with reactions to her character's upcoming storyline.
Social Media Reactions to the Bold Direction Sydney Sweeney’s 'Euphoria' Character Is Going Have Been Mixed
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The trailer for Euphoria season 3 has revealed that Sydney Sweeney's character, Cassandra "Cassie" Howard, will focus on creating content for OnlyFans when the HBO show returns. As a result, the newly released footage of Sweeney, 28, arguably may feature her most daring onscreen moments yet due to the revealing outfits she wears and positions she is shown in. As the social media posts detailed below, all from X, show, there has been a wide array of reactions to the direction Sweeney's character is taking.
An X post from a user named @MovieSocietyX focused on the immediate reaction to the trailer. "The internet nearly had a meltdown thinking Sydney Sweeney had made a pivot, but it turns out it’s just Cassie Howard spiraling into her most chaotic and unhinged era yet in the new Euphoria trailer."
The user @ryukozyy was extremely positive about the new direction for Sweeney's character and Euphoria in general. "That actually tracks for Cassie’s arc ???? Euphoria never misses when it comes to chaotic character turns, and Sydney Sweeney is about to eat this role up ????" Similarly, @ABFXKILLER expressed optimism about what Euphoria season 3 will hold. "Sydney Sweeney consistently delivers powerhouse performances. Taking Cassie in this direction is a bold and timely choice. Excited to see how they explore the complexities of that world with the show's signature rawness."
Other discourse about the direction Sweeney's character will take has expressed concern without assuming it will be poorly executed, as a post from @JMLV51 shows. "If Euphoria treats this like just shock value, it’ll feel cheap. If they treat it like a mirror of how the internet commodifies insecurity it could be one of the smartest arcs they’ve done. The line between empowerment and exploitation is thin. Cassie lives right on it. What do you think?" As @bichiyaal1129 's post (translated from Spanish) reveals, they shared similar concerns. "cassie had one of the best stories in euphoria, with the trailer stuff I hope they don't screw it up by diverting her story to what it was."
There have been some negative reactions to the direction for Sweeney's character, including one from @itsDhruval that also judged the actor. "Euphoria 3 trailer felt like a complete story change introduction. At this point Sydney Sweeney looks like same old boring used for sexual attraction actress with no talent to show ????????♂️" Reactions are ongoing and mixed.
Euphoria 3 trailer felt like a complete story change introduction
— Dhruval (@itsDhruval) January 15, 2026
At this point Sydney Sweeney looks like same old boring used for sexual attraction actress with no talent to show ????????♂️
Details of 'Euphoria' Season 3’s Release Date Have Been Confirmed
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Warner Bros. Discovery has revealed when Euphoria fans will be able to start watching the show's next chapter. Euphoria Season 3 will premiere on Sunday, April 12th, 2026 from 9:00 to 10:00 ET/PT on HBO and HBO Max. The company has also unveiled the logline for the show's upcoming episodes. "A group of childhood friends wrestle with the virtue of faith, the possibility of redemption, and the problem of evil."