The Last of Us Season 2: Premiere Date Announced

HBO's highly anticipated The Last of Us Season 2 premieres this April! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th at 9pm ET/PT, streaming simultaneously on Max. This seven-episode season promises a thrilling continuation of Joel and Ellie's journey.

Five years after the events of Season 1, we find Joel and Ellie settling into a new life with Tommy in Montana. Season 2 adapts the events of The Last of Us Part 2, offering a deeper dive into the characters and story that captivated gamers. Familiar faces return, with Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, joined by a stellar cast of newcomers: Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Lamar Johnson as Frank, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, Graham Greene as Marlon, Elaine Miles as Florence, Adam Nagaitis as Robert, and Tati Gabrielle as Nora. Gabrielle also stars in Naughty Dog's upcoming title, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Explore the character posters below:

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

Following the phenomenal success of Season 1—garnering numerous Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series—HBO is enthusiastically moving forward. Francesca Orsi has hinted at a potential four-season run for the show, indicating this season won't fully encompass the entirety of the game's narrative.

Revisit our review of The Last of Us Season 1 here.