HBO’s Euphoria closed out its run with impressive audience numbers, as the series finale delivered strong viewership for the network and capped off one of television’s most talked-about dramas. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the May 31 finale drew 8.7 million U.S. viewers across platforms during its first three days of availability, and also reached 25 million viewers worldwide.

The series, created by Sam Levinson, premiered in 2019 and became one of HBO’s biggest modern hits. The drama stars Zendaya (Dune, Challengers) as Rue Bennett, alongside Sydney Sweeney (Anyone But You, The White Lotus) as Cassie Howard, Jacob Elordi (Saltburn, Priscilla) as Nate Jacobs, Alexa Demie (Mid90s, Waves) as Maddy Perez, and Hunter Schafer (Cuckoo, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes) as Jules Vaughn.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the finale audience represented significant growth over the season three premiere, up from roughly 40 percent of the season’s opening episode, and also improved on the season two finale audience. HBO stated that the final season averaged approximately 20 million viewers per episode worldwide, becoming a cultural phenomenon, earning critical acclaim, awards recognition, and a devoted fan base.

The finale marked the end of a journey that spanned seven years, including a four-year gap between seasons two and three. Despite production delays and numerous challenges throughout its run, Euphoria remained one of HBO’s most recognizable original dramas and one of the network’s strongest performers among younger viewers.

mxdwn previously covered the season three premiere of Euphoria, which paid tribute to Eric Dane (Grey’s Anatomy, The Last Ship), Angus Cloud (Abigail, The Line), and producer Kevin Turen (The Idol, Pieces of a Woman). That report focused on how the series acknowledged several figures connected to the show who had passed away since the previous season aired. The premiere balanced those tributes with the start of the show’s final chapter, setting the stage for storylines that would ultimately culminate in the series finale.

The strong finale numbers underscore the series’ lasting popularity and demonstrate that audiences remained invested through its final chapter. With 25 million worldwide viewers for its concluding season, Euphoria exits as one of HBO’s biggest television successes of the past decade