What do we know about ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 so far?
What do we know about ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 so far?
The popular video game franchise has turned into one of the best shows on TV, and it’s returning with new episodes soon.
“The Last of Us” Season 1 saw the second-largest cross-platform debut in the history of HBO and its streaming service Max — called HBO Max at the time. With that level of success, it was only a matter of time before the show released a second season. That time is fast approaching, and we’ll share all the details we’ve got regarding Season 2 of the beloved video game adaptation series below!
Everything we know thus far about ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
Watch the trailer for ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2
When is ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 coming out?
Season 2 of “The Last of Us” doesn’t have a precise release date quite yet, but as the trailer above shows, it will be released during the month of April 2025. Almost certainly, episodes of the series will be released on Sundays.
Which characters are appearing in Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’?
Pedro Pascal will return as Joel in Season 2 of “The Last of Us,” and Bella Ramsey reprises the role of Ellie. Jeffrey Wright will appear as Isaac Dixon, a militia leader, and Catherine O’Hara will appear as a therapist-adjacent figure who is helping Joel explore the choices of his past.
Gabriel Luna also returns in Season 2 as Tommy, alongside Rutina Wesley as Maria. New arrivals other than Wright and O’Hara include Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Danny Ramirez as Manny.
What happened in Season 1 of ‘The Last of Us’?
“The Last of Us” Season 1 takes place 20 years into a pandemic that has decimated humankind. A fungal infection that transforms its hosts into zombie-like creatures has spread like fire across the globe, but one teenager named Ellie is discovered to have a natural immunity to the disease.
Joel (Pascal) is still haunted by the loss of his family but is tasked with bringing this teen across the former United States. They arrive at their destination, but when Joel realizes that Ellie’s life is to be sacrificed in order to potentially develop a cure for the infection, he kills all who stand in his way to rescue her.
What is Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ about?
Five years after his decision not to allow Ellie to be killed, Joel is tormented by the thought that he prevented a cure from reaching humanity. Now, he and Ellie will be drawn into a conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
Will ‘The Last of Us’ air on linear and streaming?
Yes. Episodes of “The Last of Us” will air on linear HBO, though the time and dates for the season are still to be announced. Like other HBO titles, episodes will appear on Max at the same time they begin airing on the HBO TV channel.
Do you need a cable subscription to watch ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2?
No! As long as you have a subscription to Max, starting at $10 per month for its ad-supported plan, you can watch all episodes of “The Last of Us” Season 2, binge through Season 1, and watch other titles like “Dune: Prophecy” and “House of the Dragon.”
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