'Euphoria Season 3', Sydney Sweeney VS Zendaya Net Worth, Who's Richer Amid Season Premiere?

The highly anticipated third season of Euphoria premiered on April 12, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET on HBO, and is also available to stream on HBO Max. It consists of eight episodes airing weekly on Sunday nights until May 31, 2026. The new instalment marks the return of the popular teen series after a four-year hiatus. It might be the final chapter of the show, providing conclusions for all the characters' stories. Season 3 focuses on Sydney Sweeney's character, 'Cassie Howard's' unhappy suburban life after getting engaged to 'Nate Jacobs' (Jacob Elordi).

On the other hand, Zendaya's 'Rue Bennett' struggles with her debt situation, getting caught up in the world of drug dealing. Euphoria Season 3 has already generated huge buzz due to a controversial baby-diaper scene featuring Sydney Sweeney, while her co-star, Zendaya, sparked rumours of a potential rift with show creator Sam Levinson. As the two actress' make headlines, here's a comparison of their net worths.

Sydney Sweeney's salary and net worth explored

Actress, Sydney Sweeney has seen a surge in popularity over the last couple of years, thanks to her appearances in the HBO shows Euphoria and The White Lotus, and in movies like Immaculate, Anyone but You, The Housemaid, and Christy. Her net worth in 2026 is estimated to have jumped massively from 2024. This financial surge is reportedly driven by her successful career as a high-earning lead actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. Several media reports refer to her as a rising star due to her chart-topping series and box-office hits. As for her latest release, Euphoria, Sydney's role as the sassy 'Cassey Howard' has reportedly fetched her around USD 1 million per episode (the exact amount is not known).

According to World Celebs, Sydney reportedly took home USD 25,000 for Euphoria Season 1 and USD 350,000 for Season 2. Her estimated fee for the season shows her surge in demand and popularity. Her biggest confirmed cast fee to date is for the movie, The Housemaid. The actress reportedly earned USD 7.5 million for the lead role. The 28-year-old star also received a decent amount for her role in Anyone but You, earning a base salary of USD 2 million and an additional USD 250,000 bonus for being its executive producer. Sydney Sweeney's other reported high paychecks include USD 750,000 for Madame Web and USD 250,000 for Immaculate.

Besides acting, Sydney also earns from her business ventures, brand endorsements and real estate. She launched SYRN Lingerie in January 2026, and her debut collection sold out within hours. She also founded her own production company, called Fifty-Fifty Films, in 2020, which has produced Anyone but You. The actress also maintains brand partnerships with global brands, including Miu Miu, Armani Beauty, Laneige, Ford, and American Eagle. Her real estate portfolio reportedly includes Florida Keys Estate, Bel-Air Fixed-Upper, and a Tudor-inspired Westwood property. All these together make up Sydney Sweeney's estimated net worth of around USD 40 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

What is the net worth of Sydney Sweeney's Euphoria co-star, Zendaya? Who is richer?

Zendaya's net valuation is also composed of her salary from acting roles, endorsements, business endeavours, and real estate, similar to her Euphoria co-star, Sydney Sweeney. Her wealth has increased significantly as she transitioned from a Disney child star to a leading Hollywood actress and producer. The 29-year-old actress is currently one of the highest-paid young actresses in Hollywood. Zendaya's salary for Euphoria has increased significantly from the first to the third season, according to the Los Angeles Times. She took home a reported USD 350,000 for the first season and USD 500,000 to USD 700,000 for Season 2.

Zendaya's estimated fee for the season shows her surge in demand and popularity. As for the third instalment, Zendaya's role as 'Rue Bennet' has earned her a reported USD 1 million per episode. Notably, HBO does not usually release official contract figures, and the amount is based on media reports. Her other high cast salaries reportedly include USD 10 million for Challengers, the same amount for her Spider-Man movie appearances, USD 300,000 (approx) for her brief appearance in the first Dune film and USD 2 million for Dune: Part Two.

Besides acting, a substantial portion of Zendaya's income comes from her status as a global fashion icon and brand ambassador. She has long-term ambassadorship deals with luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Bulgari, Lancôme, and Valentino. Her real estate portfolio includes two California properties, in Encino and Northridge. All these together make up Zendaya's estimated net worth of around USD 40 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth.

Hence, both Zendaya and Sydney Sweeney have reportedly earned similar salaries for their Euphoria appearances, and interestingly their net worths are also the same.

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