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The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Confirmed

By PenelopeMar 21,2025

HBO's highly anticipated The Last of Us Season 2 premieres this April! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th at 9pm ET/PT, streaming simultaneously on Max. This seven-episode season promises a thrilling continuation of Joel and Ellie's journey.

Set five years after the events of Season 1, the story picks up with Joel, Ellie, and Tommy residing in their Montana commune. Season 2 adapts the narrative of The Last of Us Part 2, offering a deeper dive into the characters and events that defined the game. Fans of the game will be especially eager to see how the story unfolds.

Returning are Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Joining them are several new cast members: Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Lamar Johnson as Frank, Keivonn Woodard as young Sam, and Tati Gabrielle as Nora. Gabrielle also stars in Naughty Dog's upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

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The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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Following the phenomenal success of Season 1—which garnered numerous Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series—HBO is clearly invested in the future of The Last of Us. HBO's Francesca Orsi has hinted at a potential four-season run, suggesting this season won't encompass the entirety of the game's storyline.

Read our review of The Last of Us Season 1 here.

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