HBOhas officially announced the renewal ofThe Last of Usfor a third season, continuing the highly acclaimed video game adaptation.
The Last of Us Will Have a Season 3
With very little time left beforeMaxpremieresThe Last of Us Season 2—based on the beloved Naughty Dog franchise and brought to life by the game’s creator,Neil Druckmann, alongsideCraig Mazin—the news comes as a major update for fans.
After adapting the first game in Season 1, the upcoming season will tackle the second entry in the saga. However, since its story is significantly longer, the creators previously confirmed thatit would need at least two seasonsto fully explore the narrative—possibly even extending toa fourth season.
Now, HBO has made it official:The Last of Ushas beenrenewed for Season 3, even before Season 2 has aired.
Creators Reflect on the Journey and the Future
“We approached Season 2 with the goal of creating something we could be proud of. The final result has exceeded all our ambitious expectations, thanks to our ongoing collaboration with HBO and the impeccable work of our unmatched team, both in front of and behind the camera.
We’re excited to continue the story of The Last of Us in Season 3!”— Craig Mazin, via the press release
“Seeing The Last of Us brought to life in such a beautiful and faithful way has been a milestone in my career. I’m grateful to the fans for their overwhelming support. Much of the credit goes to my colleague Craig Mazin, our collaboration with HBO, and our team at PlayStation Productions.
On behalf of everyone at Naughty Dog, our cast, and crew—thank you for giving us this opportunity. We’re thrilled to share even more of The Last of Us with you.”— Neil Druckmann
What to Expect in Season 2 of The Last of Us
WithPedro PascalandBella Ramseyreturning as Joel and Ellie,The Last of Us Season 2is setfive years after the events of the first season. Joel and Ellie now face new personal challenges as well as a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
A new threat emerges, setting off a chain of events that will test the emotional resilience of both characters—showing thatevery action eventually has its consequences.The Last of Us Season 2premieresApril 14, 2025, exclusively onMax.
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