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The Last of Us Gets Early Season 3 Renewal Before Season 2

Apr 09, 2025 5:28 PM

HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us has been confirmed for a third season, even before the premiere of the second season. The series, based on the popular video game by Naughty Dog, has achieved critical acclaim and record viewership, prompting HBO to approve an additional season. Showrunner Craig Mazin previously indicated that more than one season would be necessary to cover the events from the second game, suggesting a total of four seasons. The second season features returning cast members Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey and will air its first episode on April 13, 2025. New cast additions will expand character narratives further, similar to the acclaimed storytelling seen in the first season.

When will The Last of Us Season 2 premiere?

The Last of Us Season 2 will premiere on April 13, 2025, at 9pm ET/PT on HBO and Max, with the first UK episode available on Sky Atlantic and NOW on April 14, 2025.

The Last of Us video game series, created by Naughty Dog, debuted in 2013 and quickly gained a massive following for its gripping narrative and character development. The first season of the HBO series, released in early 2023, followed the same path, with high praise for its fidelity to the source material while also enhancing character backstories through rich storytelling. The success of both the game and the show has set an exciting stage for the future of this franchise.



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Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2025-04-09 17:42:09
HBO’s already planning Season 3 Guess they’re as hooked on this franchise as the rest of us—can’t blame ‘em when the show nails the game’s emotional gut punches. Here’s hoping the new cast additions bring the same depth that made Season 1 so special.
Sephiroth Sephiroth commented on: 2025-04-09 17:36:08
HBO's confidence in greenlighting Season 3 this early speaks volumes about the show's cultural impact—guess they’re betting on lightning striking twice (or four times). It’s refreshing to see a video game adaptation not just survive but thrive, especially when so many others fumble the execution.
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