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Last of Us Season 2 Trailer Shatters HBO Records Pre-Launch

Mar 13, 2025 2:36 PM

The anticipation for The Last of Us Season 2 has reached new heights as its recent trailer amassed over 158 million views within just three days, marking a record for HBO and Max original programming. The show's growing popularity is evident, with Season 1 averaging around 32 million viewers across platforms and the Season 1 finale attracting 8.2 million same-day viewers when it aired in March 2023. Season 2, set to premiere on April 13, 2025, will explore a five-year time jump, delving deeper into the relationship between Joel and Ellie amidst escalating dangers. Notably, the show will reintroduce spores and an increased variety of infected, as confirmed by showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin. Fans are eagerly awaiting the continuation of this gripping narrative.

When does The Last of Us Season 2 premiere?

The Last of Us Season 2 is set to premiere on April 13, 2025, on HBO and HBO Max.

The Last of Us has become a cultural phenomenon, beginning its journey as a critically acclaimed video game developed by Naughty Dog. The game, released in 2013, tells the emotionally charged story of survival in a post-apocalyptic world, following the characters Joel and Ellie. Its success led to the creation of the television adaptation, which has garnered praise for its faithful storytelling and character development, making it one of the standout offerings in HBO's lineup.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-03-13 15:00:15
The Last of Us Season 2’s trailer smashing records with 158 million views in three days just proves how deeply this story resonates with fans. Bringing back spores and upping the infected variety is such a smart move—it’s like they’re blending the best of the game’s atmosphere with the show’s cinematic depth.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2025-03-13 14:54:14
It's wild to see how The Last of Us has evolved from a groundbreaking game to a TV juggernaut—158 million trailer views in three days is next-level hype. The addition of spores and more infected types in Season 2 feels like a nod to fans craving that extra layer of tension from the games.
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