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The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Confirmed

Authore: ZacharyUpdate:Mar 21,2025

HBO's hit series, The Last of Us, returns for its highly anticipated second season on Sunday, April 13th, at 9 pm ET/PT, streaming simultaneously on Max. This seven-episode season picks up five years after the events of season one, finding Joel and Ellie settled in Montana with Joel's brother, Tommy. Season two will adapt elements from The Last of Us Part II, offering a compelling continuation for both gamers and newcomers.

PlayReturning are Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, joined by a stellar cast of newcomers including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Lamar Johnson as Frank, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, and Elaine Miles as Florence. Tati Gabrielle portrays Nora.

Check out the character posters below:

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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The phenomenal success of season one, created by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann, garnered numerous Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. This success has fueled HBO's enthusiasm, with hints suggesting a potential four-season run for the show, indicating that this season won't fully adapt the entire game.

Read our review of The Last of Us season one here.