‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premieres Tonight on HBO and Max

The new season picks up five years after Season 1, exploring Joel and Ellie’s fractured bond while introducing new characters and darker themes.

Season 2 premieres on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9 PM EST on HBO and Max, with new episodes airing weekly through May 25.
The storyline advances five years after Season 1, focusing on Joel and Ellie’s strained relationship and their lives in Jackson, Wyoming.
Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast as Abby, a pivotal character whose arrival intensifies the narrative, alongside returning stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey.
The season adapts elements from the video game ‘The Last of Us Part II,’ emphasizing themes of revenge, moral consequences, and survival in a dangerous world.
The series has already been renewed for a third season, signaling its continued success and long-term narrative planning.