"The Last of Us Season 2: Release Date and Streaming Guide"

As one HBO primetime show ends, another rises to take its place. Two years after The Last of Us first aired on Max, this acclaimed video game adaptation starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey is set to return for a highly anticipated second season.

The game and the first season of the show concluded with a cliffhanger that sets the stage for significant developments. Fans who have played The Last of Us Part 2, including myself, are filled with both excitement and apprehension about seeing these events unfold on screen. In IGN’s review of Season 2, Simon Cardy notes that adapting the sprawling, twisting narrative of The Last of Us Part 2 into a television series was always going to be a challenge, which is why the story will continue into a third season.

If you’re planning to watch the premiere of The Last of Us Season 2 or need to catch up on Season 1, here are all the details you need.

### The Last of Us

2See it at MaxThe Last of Us Season 2 premieres on Max on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Standalone Max subscriptions start at $9.99 and can be bundled with Hulu and Disney+.

Season 2 Episode Release Dates

The Last of Us Season 2 will feature seven episodes, two fewer than its predecessor. New episodes will air on Max every Sunday at 9pm EST/6pm CST. Below is the complete release schedule:

Episode 1: "Future Days" - April 13Episode 2: TBA - April 20Episode 3: TBA - April 27Episode 4: TBA - May 4Episode 5: TBA - May 11Episode 6: TBA - May 18Episode 7: TBA - May 25### Catch Up on the First Season

The entire first season of The Last of Us is available for streaming on Max, with individual episodes available to rent or purchase on Prime Video. HBO has also released a limited edition 4K steelbook of Season 1:

### The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD)

1Limited-edition collectible steelbook.$50.55 save 19%$40.79 at Amazon### The Last of Us Season 3 Has Already Been Confirmed

Sony and HBO have confirmed that The Last of Us will return for a third season. While no release date has been announced, production is set to begin this summer. It's important to note that this does not signal the development of a third Last of Us game; Naughty Dog is currently focused on their next project, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Adapting The Last of Us: Part 2

### The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered

1See it at PlayStation DirectSee it at SteamThe first season of The Last of Us adapted the original game with creative liberties. Season 2 will delve into the storylines of the sequel, The Last of Us Part 2, which will be spread across the next two seasons.

From IGN’s 10/10 review of The Last of Us Part 2:

"The Last of Us Part 2 is a masterpiece worthy of its predecessor. Taking strides forward in nearly every way, Ellie steps into the spotlight and carries the sequel in a manner that feels like the culmination of everything that’s made Naughty Dog’s blockbuster storytelling so memorable since the original Uncharted on the PlayStation 3."

Both Naughty Dog games have been remastered, with a new edition of The Last of Us Part 2 arriving on PC just last week. A "Complete" edition of both games has been announced, with a physical release planned for this summer. Additionally, Sony released a special edition DualSense controller to celebrate the series.

The Last of Us Season 2 Cast and Crew

The Last of Us Season 2 is helmed by the original game’s creator, Neil Druckmann, and Craig Mazin (known for Chernobyl), with both serving as writers alongside Haley Gross, who co-wrote The Last of Us Part 2. Each episode is directed by a different director, including Mark Mylod (Succession, The Menu, Game of Thrones), Peter Hoar (It's a Sin, Daredevil, Doctor Who), and Stephen Williams (Lost).

Here’s the main cast for the new season of The Last of Us:

Pedro Pascal as Joel MillerBella Ramsey as EllieGabriel Luna as TommyRutina Wesley as MariaKaitlyn Dever as AbbyYoung Mazino as JesseIsabela Merced as DinaDanny Ramirez as MannyAriela Barer as MelTati Gabrielle as NoraSpencer Lord as OwenCatherine O'Hara as GailJeffrey Wright as Isaac DixonJoe Pantoliano as EugeneAlanna Ubach as HanrahanBen Ahlers as BurtonHettienne Park as Elise ParkRobert John Burke as SethNoah Lamanna as KatSome of these characters are new to the series, so don't be surprised if you don't recognize them. For more details, check out our full breakdown of new and returning characters.