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The Last of Us Season 3 Set for 2027 as Craig Mazin Takes Sole Command

The shift to Abby’s perspective under Kaitlyn Dever comes as HBO weighs whether to wrap the story in a single extended season or two installments.

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After Neil Druckmann's Exit, HBO Head Reveals When The Last Of Us Will Return
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Overview

  • HBO has officially scheduled Season 3 for a 2027 premiere.
  • Neil Druckmann is stepping away to focus full-time on running Naughty Dog.
  • Craig Mazin will serve as the sole showrunner and creative lead for the upcoming chapter.
  • Kaitlyn Dever has been cast in the lead role of Abby, reflecting the series’ narrative pivot.
  • The production team is still determining whether to complete the remaining story in one long season or spread it across two shorter ones.