The Last of Us Season 2 Prepares for April Premiere with New Reveals
HBO confirms key details about the upcoming season, including its seven-episode structure, new cast members, and a focus on pivotal moments from the acclaimed game sequel.
- The first episode of Season 2, titled 'Future Days,' premieres on April 13, 2025, picking up five years after Season 1's events.
- Creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann confirm the season will not adapt the entirety of The Last of Us Part II, with the story spanning multiple seasons.
- Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast as Abby, a central figure in the narrative, alongside other new cast members Isabela Merced and Young Mazino.
- The season will explore Joel and Ellie's strained relationship and the fallout of Joel's decision to save Ellie, preventing the creation of a vaccine.
- Promotional materials highlight iconic moments from the game, including the museum scene, while introducing new creative expansions for the television format.