HBO Max Announces 'Euphoria Season 4' Production Start Date Amid Cast Contract Disputes.
LOS ANGELES, CA — HBO Max officially confirmed today that production for 'Euphoria season 4' will commence in January 2025, following months of speculation and reported contract renegotiations with the series' principal cast. According to a network spokesperson, the decision was finalized after executive producer Sam Levinson completed the first block of scripts. Reports indicate that star Zendaya, who plays Rue Bennett, has secured a record-breaking pay increase, while negotiations for actors Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney remain ongoing, with both seeking higher per-episode fees. The announcement comes amid a surge in fan anticipation, with hashtags for 'Euphoria season 4' trending on X platform for a consecutive third day. No premiere date has been set, but industry insiders project a late 2025 release window.