The Last of Us returns with Season 2: Release date, cast, episodes and more!

ByAdam April 14, 2025April 14, 2025

Get ready for another heart-wrenching journey as HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 premieres this Sunday, April 13, 2025. The zombie sci-fi drama, adapted from the acclaimed 2014 video game, promises seven episodes of intense emotions and petrifying moments. Here’s how to prepare for the ride!

Why Season 2 Will Hit Harder

Season 1 left us reeling with its Cordyceps-ravaged world and the bond between Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey). Season 2, set five years later, dives deeper into their strained relationship and a more treacherous world.

Expect gut-punching twists and moral dilemmas.
The stakes are higher with new threats and conflicts.

When and Where to Watch

Don’t miss a second of the action! Here’s the rundown:

Premiere Date: Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
New Episodes: Every Sunday, finale on May 25.
Streaming: Watch on Max for Season 1 and new episodes.

What’s Season 2 About?

HBO teases a darker, unpredictable world where Joel and Ellie face personal and external battles. The seven-episode arc will test their bond like never before.

Themes of survival, loyalty, and sacrifice take center stage.
New characters shake up the dynamic.

Meet the Stellar Cast

Pascal and Ramsey return, joined by a talented ensemble:

Gabriel Luna, Rutina Wesley, Kaitlyn Dever, and more.
Fresh faces like Isabela Merced and Young Mazino add intrigue.

Is Season 3 Happening?

Great news HBO greenlit Season 3 before Season 2’s debut! While it’s unclear if it’ll be the finale, creators Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have teased up to four seasons.