Euphoria's Rising Star: Sydney Sweeney's Journey and Show's Streaming Surge
Rachel Acosta
Updated on May 17, 2026
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Sweeney remains one of Hollywood's most sought-after actresses, recently headlining the box office triumph The Housemaid. This adaptation also featured 1923's Brandon Sklenar and an Academy Award-nominated performance by Amanda Seyfried, ultimately grossing $399.3 million globally. A sequel is scheduled for December 17, 2027.
In the interim, Sweeney has appeared in acclaimed series such as The Handmaid's Tale, Sharp Objects, The White Lotus, and Euphoria. Three of these HBO productions have concluded, with Sweeney poised to return to one of them soon, despite the project's evolution.
Per FlixPatrol, Euphoria currently ranks as HBO Max's fourth most-watched series globally. It outperforms titles like Privileges, The Passion, and Doc, with only newer entries DTF St. Louis and Rooster, plus The Pitt—which is in its second season—holding higher positions.
Euphoria's streaming dominance begins ahead of schedule. While anticipation built around Season 3's release, the show is already performing strongly without new episodes. Currently trending in 33 nations, its peak position stands at #2 in Bolivia, Chile, and Nicaragua.
As Season 3 approaches, the series maintains its status as HBO Max's fourth top show nationwide. It surpasses recent hits like The Comeback and Born to Bowl, though trailing behind DTF St. Louis, Rooster, and The Pitt.
Although reviews for the upcoming season remain pending, the series' streaming performance sustains its momentum. With an 87% critic score and 83% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, Euphoria is positioned for continued success upon its return.
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Release Date: 2019 - 2026-00-00
Network: HBO
Showrunner: Sam Levinson
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Jules Vaughn
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Streaming platforms include:
- Hulu
- Amazon Prime Video
- Peacock
Purchase options available via:
- Apple TV+
- Google Play Movies
- Vudu
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Creator(s): Sam Levinson
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