The Last of Us season 2 is on its way after the action-packed first chapter of HBO's video game adaptation. Season 1 proved to be a hit as Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey provided mesmerizing performances as Joel and Ellie. The chemistry between the two is unique and believable, progressing with each episode as the main characters form a powerful bond in a post-apocalyptic world. Unlike many zombie shows and video-game adaptations, The Last of Us invests a lot of time in the drama of its characters, offering compelling studies that lead up to a memorable (and quite shocking) finale.
The season 1 finale sets up The Last of Us season 2 in many ways, starting with Joel's shocking dilemma where he chooses to prioritize Ellie's life over humanity after he discovers the Fireflies plan. While Joel kills many people trying to stop him in the hospital, it seems that his actions will have consequences as one Firefly did manage to escape. Given that the Last of Us II takes place five years in the future, it'll be interesting to see how the writers and showrunners will adapt the source material again for The Last of Us season 2.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Latest News
A New Teaser Reveals The Show's Release Month
Joining a growing list of short trailers that have been revealed to hype the new season, the latest news arrives in the form of a new teaser for The Last of Us season 2. Opening with a shot of Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) walking down a hallway with a pistol as an alarm blares, the trailer then cuts to various action scenes that can be expected during the season. Many of the new and returning characters are teased, and an epic confrontation between the humans and the infected is shown as the zombies throw themselves against the barricades.
The trailer concludes by revealing that season 2 premieres in April 2025.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is Confirmed
Another Season Is On The Way
The Last of Us' immediate success resulted in a quick renewal, and shortly after the show's episode 2 premiere, The Last of Us season 2 was officially renewed by HBO. It looks like there aren't any major changes in the writing room either, as Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have already begun talking about their plans for season 2 and beyond.
Since the renewal, production continued throughout 2024. Toward the end of the year, Max began hyping their upcoming slate of shows for 2025, and The Last of Us season 2 took center stage. The 2025 release window has now been narrowed to April, though an exact release date remains elusive.
The Last Of Us Season 2 Cast
The New & Returning Stars Of Season 2
The Last of Us season 2 cast will feature the two returning stars. After they proved to be a hit, both Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey are back following their respective Emmy nominations. With Joel and Ellie also returning to Jackson at the end of The Last of Us, Gabriel Luna has also hinted that he will be returning in season 2 to play Tommy. As he is married to Maria, it is likely that Rutina Wesley will return as well.
Recent Oscar nominee Jeffrey Wright will be reprising his role as Isaac Dixon from The Last of Us II game, and has spoken a little about what may be coming in terms of Isaac's storyline. In an interview with TVLine talking about the new spy drama, The Agency, Jeffrey Wright also teased that The Last of Us season 2 might tell Issac's backstory.
