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The Last of Us Season 3 Gears Up, Pivoting to Abby’s Perspective

Craig Mazin now serves as sole showrunner following creative departures, with HBO targeting a 2027 premiere.

Overview

  • Kaitlyn Dever said she heads into prep within days, signaling that production on the new season is starting soon.
  • Season 3 will shift the narrative to Abby’s point of view and revisit earlier events to add context to her storyline.
  • Neil Druckmann is not writing or directing this season but remains a co-creator and executive producer after stepping back from day-to-day work.
  • Executive producer and writer Halley Gross has also exited daily duties, leaving Craig Mazin to lead the series alone.
  • HBO expects the season to air in 2027, and the episode count and whether it will be the final season have not been announced.