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Olivia Rodrigo is officially embarking on a new phase. The chart-topping, Grammy-winning pop sensation has captivated audiences with SOUR and GUTS, and following the conclusion of her extensive GUTS World Tour in 2025, fans have been eagerly anticipating her next move—particularly her third album, affectionately dubbed “OR3” by her fanbase.
In April 2026, Olivia ushered in her subsequent chapter with fresh material, including the lead single “Drop Dead,” while simultaneously confirming details about her much-awaited third album. She followed this release with “The Cure” and its accompanying music video in May 2026.
Here’s a compilation of all the information we have gathered thus far concerning Olivia’s forthcoming record, encompassing the release date, the song list, and the most recent updates pertaining to her professional and personal life.
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Is Olivia Rodrigo Releasing a Third Album?
Indeed. Olivia confirmed her engagement in the creation of her third studio album in October 2025, stating in a promotional video for American Express, “Now I’m home, and I’m working on my new album.”
Preliminary indications surfaced even sooner. On August 3, 2025, during her final GUTS World Tour festival appearance in Montreal at Osheaga, she made her entrance sporting a crimson shirt adorned with a rhinestone “3,” subtly signaling to her audience the dawn of a new era. A few days later, on August 11, 2025, she alluded to “y3t to come” in a fan newsletter, further intensifying the speculation.
The title of her third album is you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.
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When Will Olivia Rodrigo’s Third Album Come Out?
Finally, Olivia revealed in April 2026 that her third album is scheduled for release on June 12, 2026.
In an interview conducted in October 2025, she hinted that 2026 would be a period of significant creative output, leading numerous fans and industry observers to surmise that the album might be launched sometime later in 2026.
Notably, she was absent from the 2026 Grammy Awards held in early February, as she had not released new music within the eligibility timeframe. On February 24, 2026, her long-time collaborator and producer Dan Nigro shared a photograph from the studio with Olivia on Instagram, accompanied by the caption, “Finishing records…,” strongly suggesting the album’s imminent completion.
In March of that year, Olivia conversed with British Vogue regarding her third album, hinting that it would encompass “sad love songs.”
“I realized all my favorite romantic love songs were beautiful because they had a tinge of fear or yearning in them,” she commented.
Olivia Rodrigo filming a music video in NYC. (Photo by Jose Perez/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
Olivia Rodrigo’s Third Album Tracklist
Olivia confirmed in April 2026 that her third album is set for release on June 12, 2026.
She initiated this new era with her debut single, “Drop Dead,” which premiered on April 17, 2026. A comprehensive song list has not yet been made public.
Upon the eventual unveiling of the complete tracklist for her album, Olivia divided it into two sections: one designated as “Girl So in Love” and the other as “You Seem Pretty Sad.”
Girl So in Love:
- “Drop Dead”
- “Stupid Song”
- “Honey bee”
- “Maggots for Brains”
- “U + Me = <3”
- “My Way”
- “Purple”
You Seem Pretty Sad:
- “The Cure”
- “Begged”
- “What’s Wrong With Me”
- “Less”
- “Expectations”
- “Cigarette Smoke”
When Did Olivia Rodrigo’s Last Album Come Out?
Olivia’s most recent studio record, GUTS, was unveiled on September 8, 2023.
The promotional cycle for this album extended through 2024 and 2025, featuring the deluxe edition GUTS (Spilled) in March 2024 and the GUTS World Tour, which concluded in the middle of 2025.
Why Did Olivia Rodrigo & Louis Partridge Break Up?
Olivia and actor Louis Partridge were reported to be romantically involved starting in late 2023. However, neither party publicly disclosed specific details about their relationship or its dissolution. Reports indicated that the couple had amicably parted ways, though neither has offered extensive commentary on the separation.