The Last of Us Season 2 to Premiere April 13 with Major Narrative Adjustments

Neil Druckmann confirms a definitive ending for the series, while changes to Abby's storyline and creative priorities reshape the adaptation.

The Last of Us Season 2 will debut on April 13, 2025, covering part of the second game's story across seven episodes.
Abby's storyline has been restructured to provide earlier context for TV audiences, addressing differences in narrative tools between games and television.
Neil Druckmann has reiterated his focus on a definitive ending for the series and cast doubt on the possibility of a third game, citing the need for alignment of multiple factors.
Co-showrunner Craig Mazin plans to step away from the series after completing the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II across multiple seasons.
HBO envisions four seasons for the series, with the second game being adapted over three seasons to accommodate its complex story.