Disappointing News About ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 3 Release

LOS ANGELES, CA — Fans of HBO‘s hit series ‘The Last of Us‘ will have to brace themselves for a longer wait for Season 3. Isabela Merced, who plays a key role in the show, confirmed that filming for the next season won’t begin until 2026. This news comes as Season 2 wraps up, which adapted the first half of the acclaimed second video game.

According to previous patterns in production, fans could be looking at a two to two-and-a-half-year wait after filming starts. Season 1 took 18 months to air after filming, while Season 2 had a slightly shorter gap of 14 months. If filming starts in January 2026, a potential release could be around May 2027. However, if production is delayed further, it may push the release to late 2027.

This extended gap between seasons may leave fans feeling frustrated, particularly as the narrative for Season 2 and 3 will cover parts of the same game. The structure of the story might lead to significant interruptions, especially given the focus on character Abby, who was not heavily featured in the first four episodes.

As the show’s viewership continues to thrive, the necessity for timely releases becomes paramount. This extended waiting period highlights a broader trend in television where high-profile shows frequently experience long breaks between seasons, leading to restless audiences eager for more content.

For now, viewers must settle in for a longer viewing gap as they await developments in the richly woven narrative of ‘The Last of Us.’ No specific release date for Season 3 has been set, leaving fans to ponder the fate of their favorite characters until production resumes.