The Last of Us Season 2 to Premiere with Major Narrative Changes

Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin adapt The Last of Us Part II with structural shifts, including an earlier introduction for Abby, as the series begins its multi-season journey on April 13, 2025.

Season 2 of The Last of Us will premiere on April 13, 2025, adapting part of the second game across seven episodes.
Abby's backstory will be introduced earlier than in the game to provide essential context for TV audiences.
Co-showrunner Neil Druckmann emphasizes a definitive ending for the series while expressing uncertainty about a third game in the franchise.
Craig Mazin plans to step away from the series after completing the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II, leaving future seasons beyond the second game uncertain.
The adaptation incorporates significant narrative adjustments to suit the episodic TV format, aligning with Druckmann's creative philosophy of treating each project as potentially his last.