Latest News About Labrinth Euphoria Season 3

Here’s the latest on Labrinth and Euphoria season 3 based on recent reports.

• Labrinth is not involved in Euphoria season 3. Multiple outlets confirm he has exited the project, and Hans Zimmer is taking over the score for the new season. This marks a shift from Labrinth’s longtime role shaping the show’s sound.[1][2][5]
• The third season premiered around mid-April 2026, with Howard-like attention on the music change and a broader retooling of the score to a more cinematic, Hollywood-style approach led by Zimmer. Critics have mixed feelings about the season overall, but Zendaya and the core cast return as their characters navigate adulthood.[3][5]
• Labrinth publicly explained his exit as part of a broader tension with the show and the music industry, posting a strong statement before season 3; media coverage emphasizes that he felt disrespected and chose to step back, while Levinson indicated the shift toward Zimmer as part of the new creative direction. Other outlets summarize the event as a high-profile split that reshaped the show’s sonic identity.[2][6][7][8]

What this means for you

• If you’re looking for Labrinth’s music specifically, you’ll notice the absence of his classic Euphoria cues in season 3, replaced by Hans Zimmer’s score and brand-new musical themes.[5][1]
• The season itself continues the show’s narrative arc with the same principal cast, but with changes behind the scenes that influenced the soundtrack and overall tone.[3][5]

Illustration note

• Example of the new musical direction: a shift from Labrinth’s atmospheric electronic score to Zimmer’s cinematic scoring style, aligning with the show’s move toward a more filmic, Western-influenced soundscape.[1][3]

Citations

• Labrinth not involved in season 3; Zimmer stepping in.[1]
• Confirmation and context of switch; season 3 premiere details and critical reception.[2][5][3]
• Labrinth’s public exit and creator’s comments on musical direction.[6][2]