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The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Breaks Records and Expands Storytelling

HBO's hit series returns with a 10% viewership increase, new characters, and deeper ties to the video game source material.

Pedro Pascal in HBO's The Last of Us, Season 2, Episode 2.
Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, is now 19 in season 2 of The Last Of Us.
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(L-R) Neil Druckmann, Craig Mazin, Bella Ramsey, Pedro Pascal, Gabriel Luna, Carolyn Strauss and Murray Bartlett attend the Los Angeles FYC Event for the HBO Original Series "The Last of Us" at the Directors Guild of America on April 28, 2023, in Los Angeles, California.

Overview

  • Season 2 of The Last of Us debuted on April 13, 2025, in the US and April 14, 2025, in the UK, with 5.3 million viewers tuning in for the premiere—10% more than Season 1's debut.
  • The premiere introduced iconic game elements like throwable bottles and Ellie’s journal, enhancing its connection to the video game franchise.
  • New infected variants called Stalkers were unveiled, adding a fresh layer of tension and danger to the series' post-apocalyptic world.
  • Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast as Abby, a pivotal character whose early introduction aims to deepen the emotional stakes and narrative complexity.
  • Showrunner Craig Mazin confirmed that the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II will span multiple seasons, allowing for expanded storytelling and character arcs.