HBO’s Euphoria finally returned on April 12, 2026, after a four-year absence — and with it came one of the most talked-about musical transformations in the show’s history. Season 3 stars Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, the late Eric Dane, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Alexa Demie, Maude Apatow, Martha Kelly, Chloe Cherry, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, and Toby Wallace, with returning guest stars including Colman Domingo and Dominic Fike. But from the very first frame of the premiere, audiences noticed something drastically different — the music.
Labrinth, the British singer and songwriter whose ethereal vocals had served as Euphoria‘s musical identity, does not appear in Season 3. In his place, Hans Zimmer serves as sole composer, creating a lush, Western-inspired score that unfolds across all eight episodes. This article covers everything officially confirmed about the Euphoria Season 3 soundtrack — the score, the composer, the licensed songs, and where to listen.
Euphoria Season 3 Soundtrack — Details at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | Euphoria (Season 3) |
| Creator / Showrunner | Sam Levinson |
| Network / Platform | HBO / Max (HBO Max) |
| Season Premiere Date | April 12, 2026 |
| Season Finale Date | May 31, 2026 |
| Total Episodes | 8 |
| Score Composer | Hans Zimmer |
| Previous Seasons Composer | Labrinth (Seasons 1 & 2) |
| Score Style | Western-inspired, orchestral, cinematic |
| Score Album | Not yet officially released |
| Previous Labels | Milan Records (S1 Score), Columbia Records (S2 Score), Interscope Records (S1 & S2 Soundtracks) |
The Euphoria Season 3 score marks a dramatic sonic departure from the first two seasons. Where Labrinth built the show’s identity on moody electronic textures and haunting vocal runs, Hans Zimmer delivers something far more cinematic — a lush, Western-inspired orchestral score that runs across the season’s eight episodes.
Creator Sam Levinson was deliberate about this shift in direction. “In general, I was less interested in needle drops and more interested in something that guided us through this world,” Levinson told Rolling Stone. “They’re out of high school, so the pop roots of it have faded away. At the same time, because of how I imagined it visually, I wanted to lean into an old-fashioned Hollywood Western score.”
Critics who reviewed early episodes noted that Rue‘s storyline in particular inhabits the aesthetic of a widescreen Western — complete with expansive desert exteriors — and that Zimmer’s score immediately calls to mind the work of Ennio Morricone.
As of publication, no official score album or label release has been announced for Season 3. Fans should watch for updates from HBO and Hans Zimmer’s official channels.
Who Composed the Euphoria Season 3 Soundtrack?
Hans Zimmer — Score Composer
Hans Zimmer is a two-time Oscar-winning composer who joined Euphoria Season 3 as its music architect. He is best known for scoring over 150 films, including Interstellar, Gladiator, The Dark Knight, The Lion King, Inception, Dune, Pirates of the Caribbean, Best. Christmas. Ever!, Top Gun Maverick and No Time to Die.
Zimmer has won two Academy Awards — for The Lion King and Dune — with 10 additional Oscar nominations since 1989. He has also won five Grammy Awards and received an Emmy nomination, though he has never taken home that prize.
Zimmer is known for writing music that channels hard-hitting, deeply personal emotions — a quality that aligns directly with Euphoria‘s unflinching approach to storytelling.
When his involvement was first announced in July 2025, Zimmer said: “It’s an honor to join this incredible team of storytellers led by the visionary Sam Levinson. Together, they have crafted such a bold and moving series that has meant so much to audiences. Labrinth’s music has shaped the show’s identity and I’m looking forward to contributing to the ongoing story and helping shape this new season through music.”
Levinson, for his part, noted that he wrote the entire season while listening to Zimmer’s scores for Interstellar and True Romance — meaning the composer’s musical DNA was embedded into the narrative from the very first draft.
Labrinth — Seasons 1 & 2 (Not in Season 3)
Labrinth (Timothy Lee McKenzie) was the defining sonic voice of Euphoria for its first two seasons. His contributions to the show’s score and soundtrack include landmark songs such as “All for Us,” “Formula,” “Mount Everest,” and “Never Felt So Alone” — the latter of which features vocals from Billie Eilish and earned a Grammy nomination.
The score album for Season 1 was released by Sony Masterworks through Milan Records on October 4, 2019. The Season 2 score was released by Columbia Records on April 22, 2022. Both were composed and produced entirely by Labrinth.
Labrinth had originally been confirmed as a collaborator with Zimmer for Season 3, but the situation changed in March 2026 when he publicly posted a message blasting the show and his label Columbia Records. He later confirmed via Instagram that he removed whatever music he had contributed to the new season. Labrinth also addressed the situation directly, saying he departed because he refused to allow himself to be mistreated — while clarifying that his relationship with HBO itself remained intact.
Euphoria Season 3 — Episode List
HBO released the full episode titles just ahead of the Season 3 premiere. The eight episodes are as follows:
- “Ándale” — April 12, 2026
- “America My Dream” — April 19, 2026
- “The Ballad of Paladin” — April 26, 2026
- “Kitty Likes to Dance” — May 3, 2026
- “This Little Piggy” — May 10, 2026
- “Stand Still and See” — May 17, 2026
- “Rain or Shine” — May 24, 2026
- “In God We Trust” — May 31, 2026
Note: An official score album tracklist has not been publicly released as of April 13, 2026. This section will be updated when a score album becomes available through official channels.
Score Highlights
The Euphoria Season 3 score is still in its early stages of public release — only the premiere has aired as of this writing — but early descriptions from critics provide a strong sense of Zimmer’s approach.
The Western Thread: Zimmer’s cinematic score for Season 3 was inspired by classic Westerns, helping guide both the visual tone and emotional texture of the new season. The western aesthetic represents a bold departure from Euphoria‘s original electronic and trap-influenced sound, with Zimmer’s orchestrations creating a more cinematic, dreamlike atmosphere.
The Mexico Sequence (Episode 1): Rue’s storyline in the premiere plays out like a widescreen Western — complete with expansive desert exteriors — and the Zimmer score directly evokes the spirit of Ennio Morricone. This is reportedly one of the most arresting musical moments of the season’s opening.
Character-Driven Composition: Levinson has explained that each character’s storyline in Season 3 functions like its own film — a structural choice that plays directly into Zimmer’s strengths as a storyteller through music.
As more episodes air weekly through May 31, 2026, this section will be updated with verified score highlights per episode.
Euphoria Season 3 — Licensed Songs & Needle Drops (Episode 1 Confirmed)
Season 3 continues Euphoria‘s tradition of pairing licensed music with its visual storytelling. Levinson noted he was “less interested in needle drops” this season, preferring the score to guide the narrative — but the premiere still features a rich selection of licensed tracks.
The Season 3 premiere opens with Christopher Cross‘s “Ride Like the Wind” as Rue drives somewhere in Mexico toward the border, before shifting to Waylon Jennings‘s “Sunset and Vine” to reflect the season’s new West Coast setting.
The following licensed songs have been confirmed for Episode 1 — “Ándale” (April 12, 2026):
- “Ride Like the Wind” — Christopher Cross (Rue driving in Mexico, opening scene)
- “Love Is Like Oxygen” — Sweet
- “Sunset and Vine” — Waylon Jennings (California setting)
- “(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window” — Patti Page
- “Teufel” — Schwarzer Engel
- “Trouble Man” — Marvin Gaye
- “Who’s That Girl?” — Eve
- “Little Green Apples” — The Temptations
This list covers Episode 1 only. Licensed songs for Episodes 2–8 will be added as each episode airs weekly through May 31, 2026.
Hans Zimmer Filmography — Selected Credits
| Year | Title | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | The Lion King | Academy Award — Best Original Score |
| 2000 | Gladiator | Nominated — Academy Award |
| 2005 | Batman Begins | — |
| 2008 | The Dark Knight | — |
| 2010 | Inception | — |
| 2014 | Interstellar | — |
| 2021 | No Time to Die | — |
| 2021 | Dune | Academy Award — Best Original Score |
| 2024 | Dune: Part Two | — |
| 2026 | Euphoria Season 3 | — |
Where to Listen to the Euphoria Season 3 Soundtrack
Euphoria Season 3 streams exclusively on HBO Max, where new episodes are available simultaneously with their television broadcast every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET through May 31, 2026. Licensed songs from each episode — including the confirmed tracks from Episode 1 — are widely available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music.
The official score album by Hans Zimmer has not yet been released to streaming platforms; previous seasons’ scores were available via Milan Records (Season 1) and Columbia Records (Season 2) on all major platforms, and the Season 3 score is expected to follow once an official release is confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who composed the Euphoria Season 3 score?
A: Hans Zimmer is the sole composer for Euphoria Season 3. He replaced Labrinth, who scored Seasons 1 and 2 but publicly departed from the project in March 2026.
Q: Why isn’t Labrinth in Euphoria Season 3?
A: Labrinth confirmed via Instagram that he removed his music from Season 3, stating he left because he refused to be treated poorly — while clarifying his relationship with HBO remained intact.
Q: How many episodes are in Euphoria Season 3?
A: Season 3 consists of eight episodes, releasing weekly every Sunday on HBO and Max, with the finale airing on May 31, 2026.
Q: What is the style of the Euphoria Season 3 score?
A: Hans Zimmer’s score for Season 3 is described as a lush, Western-inspired, cinematic composition — a significant departure from Labrinth’s electronic and vocal-driven sound from the first two seasons.
Q: What is the first song in Euphoria Season 3?
A: The Season 3 premiere opens with “Ride Like the Wind” by Christopher Cross, playing as Rue drives through Mexico toward the border.
Q: Has the official Euphoria Season 3 score album been released?
A: As of April 13, 2026, no official score album has been released or announced. Previous seasons’ scores were made available on streaming platforms after their respective seasons concluded — a similar release is anticipated for Season 3.
Q: Where can I watch Euphoria Season 3?
A: New episodes of Euphoria Season 3 debut weekly on HBO and stream simultaneously on Max (HBO Max) every Sunday at 9 p.m. ET/PT through May 31, 2026.