The Last of Us Season 2 Premieres This Spring

HBO's The Last of Us Season 2: April Premiere Confirmed, New Trailer Unveiled

Sony's CES 2025 showcase delivered exciting news for fans of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama, The Last of Us. A new trailer confirmed the highly anticipated second season will premiere in April. The trailer offered glimpses of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson and the memorable scene of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) dancing, sparking excitement among viewers.

While co-creator Craig Mazin previously hinted that adapting The Last of Us Part II might span three seasons, Season 2, comprising seven episodes (compared to Season 1's nine), will likely take creative liberties with the source material. The trailer showcased action sequences and emotional moments, including a scene hinting at Joel Miller's (Pedro Pascal) therapy, a deviation from the game.

The brief, action-packed trailer, featuring a red flare finale, solidified the April premiere, narrowing down the previously announced Spring 2025 release window (March-June). A specific date remains undisclosed.

New Footage and Speculation:

The new trailer, while largely comprised of previously released footage, introduced fresh perspectives. The updated look at Abby, the dance scene, and the opening alarm sequence resonated strongly with gamers. Speculation continues regarding Catherine O’Hara's role, with fans noting the Roman numeral styling reminiscent of Part II.

Beyond O’Hara's character, the possibility of additional unannounced cast members has emerged. While Season 1 introduced original characters, anticipation builds for live-action portrayals of familiar faces from Part II, including Jesse and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon. The mystery surrounding the cast additions adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season.