Summary
- The Last of Us season 2 is set to premiere in April on HBO, as announced during Sony's CES 2025 presentation.
- The new trailer showcased new footage, including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and the iconic dance scene between Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey).
- The story of The Last of Us Part 2 may span across three seasons, as hinted by co-creator Craig Mazin, with season 2 consisting of seven episodes.
The Last of Us season 2 has been given a thrilling new trailer at Sony’s CES 2025 presentation, confirming its premiere on HBO in April. This eagerly awaited continuation of the series adapts Naughty Dog’s beloved 2013 post-apocalyptic action-adventure game and will delve into the intense narrative of the 2020 sequel, The Last of Us Part 2. The first season has been hailed as one of the finest video game adaptations, alongside shows like Arcane and Fallout, setting a high bar for the upcoming season.
While season 2 may not fully adapt the game’s sequel, co-creator Craig Mazin has suggested that the story of Part 2 could extend over three seasons. With only seven episodes planned for season 2, as opposed to the first season’s nine, HBO will likely continue to take creative liberties to enrich the narrative and character development. This includes unique scenes like Joel Miller’s (Pedro Pascal) therapy-like session, which wasn't featured in the game.
The trailer unveiled at CES 2025, lasting just over a minute, packed in intense action scenes and emotional highlights from the game. It concluded with a striking image of a red flare signaling the premiere month of April. HBO had previously set a Spring 2025 release window, which was later refined to between March and June. The new trailer has now pinpointed the exact month, although the specific date remains undisclosed.
The Last of Us Season 2 Gets New Trailer and Will Premiere in April
The new trailer has sparked detailed analysis among fans, even though much of the footage was previously seen. Highlights included fresh glimpses of Kaitlyn Dever portraying Abby Anderson, the beloved dance sequence between Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and the opening shot’s alarm stirring haunting memories for gamers. While the fan community speculates about Catherine O’Hara's role, others have praised the trailer's use of Roman numerals, a nod to the stylistic choice in Naughty Dog’s sequel.
Beyond O’Hara’s enigmatic character, fans may have spotted another new addition to the season 2 cast. The first season introduced original characters such as Kathleen (Melanie Lynskey), her right-hand man Perry (Jeffrey Pierce), and survivors Florence (Elaine Miles) and Marlon (Graham Greene). Fans are also excited to see familiar faces from Part 2, like Jesse (Young Mazino), and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, a role he voiced in the game.
