HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 Debuts April 13, 2025

LOS ANGELES, CA – HBO has announced that the highly anticipated second season of The Last of Us will premiere on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT. The critically acclaimed series, adapted from the popular video game, will stream on Max and consist of seven episodes.

Set five years after the events of the first season, The Last of Us Season 2 will follow Joel and Ellie as they settle into life with Joel’s brother Tommy on a commune in Montana. This season will adapt the narrative from The Last of Us Part II, much to the excitement and anticipation of fans of the game.

The main cast will see the return of Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. New additions include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, and Tati Gabrielle as Nora.

The first season achieved remarkable success, winning multiple Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and garnering a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, the co-creators of the series, are again set to lead the production for Season 2, enhancing expectations for its storytelling and character development.

In an official press release, Druckmann expressed his gratitude: “I’m humbled, honored, and frankly overwhelmed that so many people have tuned in and connected with our retelling of Joel and Ellie’s journey. The collaboration with Craig Mazin, our incredible cast, and HBO exceeded my already high expectations.”

Mazin also shared his enthusiasm, stating, “As a fan of the characters and world Neil and Naughty Dog created, I couldn’t be more ready to dive back in.” The season promises to bring intense drama and character arcs that resonate with the fans of the original game.

With the return of The Last of Us, HBO continues to solidify its commitment to producing high-quality adaptations of video game narratives. Each episode is expected to deliver a gripping exploration of its central themes of survival, loss, and revenge.

Character posters released alongside the announcement depict the show’s major characters, featuring the tagline, “Every path has a price,” hinting at the moral dilemmas the characters will face in the new season.

As the release date approaches, excitement is building among the fan community, with many anticipating how the series will reinterpret the complex and often divisive narrative of the source material.

For now, fans can mark their calendars for April 13, 2025, to witness the next chapter in Joel and Ellie’s harrowing journey.