1. Release Date & Schedule
Season 2 of The Last of Us debuts on April 13, 2025, at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on HBO and Max. The season consists of 7 episodes, released weekly through May.
2. Confirmed Cast
- Returning Stars:
- Pedro Pascal as Joel
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie
- New Additions:
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
- Catherine O’Hara in an undisclosed role
3. Plot Expectations
The story jumps five years after Season 1’s finale, adapting events from The Last of Us Part II. Expect darker themes, moral dilemmas, and Ellie’s quest for revenge.
4. How to Watch
- U.S. Viewers: HBO cable or Max streaming.
- International: Check local partners like Binge or Sky Atlantic.
5. Why Fans Are Excited
Season 1 holds a 96% Rotten Tomatoes score, praised as the “gold standard for game adaptations”. Hype builds for Season 2’s emotional depth and new characters.
