The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Confirmed

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.

Five years after the events of Season 1, we find Joel and Ellie residing with Tommy in Montana. Season 2 will adapt elements from The Last of Us Part 2, offering familiar territory for gamers while introducing exciting new narrative threads for viewers.

Returning are Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, joined by a stellar cast of newcomers: Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Lamar Johnson as Frank, and Keivonn Woodard as Sam. Tati Gabrielle portrays both Nora and the lead in Naughty Dog's upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Explore the captivating character posters below:

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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Following the phenomenal success of Season 1 – a critical darling and Emmy Award winner – HBO is enthusiastically anticipating the next chapter. Francesca Orsi, from HBO, has hinted at a potential four-season run, suggesting this season won't fully encompass the events of the video game.

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