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The Last of Us Season 3 to Star Kaitlyn Dever as Abby

Script delays have pushed production into late 2026 or early 2027

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Overview

  • Neil Druckmann confirmed at an Emmys FYC event that Season 3 will officially shift its perspective to Abby’s character
  • Bella Ramsey said Ellie will return in a significantly reduced capacity since she and Abby do not meet until the end of Season 2
  • HBO granted showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann broad creative freedom to restructure the series around Abby
  • Kaitlyn Dever praised the collaborative support she received from the creative team when preparing to lead the next chapter
  • Showrunners plan a fourth season to complete the adaptation of The Last of Us Part II and conclude Abby’s storyline