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Last of Us Season 2 Premieres Tonight on HBO

The highly anticipated second season picks up five years after Season 1, introducing new characters and escalating tensions between Joel and Ellie.

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Overview

  • Season 2 premieres Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9 PM ET on HBO and Max, with a seven-episode weekly release schedule concluding on May 25.
  • The storyline continues five years after Season 1, focusing on Joel and Ellie’s strained relationship and the consequences of Joel’s past decisions.
  • New cast members include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, alongside returning leads Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, expanding the narrative scope of the show.
  • HBO has already renewed the series for a third season, reflecting confidence in its long-term storytelling and cultural impact.
  • The season adapts key elements of the video game 'The Last of Us Part II,' while adjusting its narrative structure for television audiences.