Summary
- The Last of Us season 2 is set to premiere in April on HBO, as confirmed during Sony's CES 2025 presentation.
- The new trailer showcased fresh footage of Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby and the iconic scene of Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) dancing.
- Season 2 will not fully adapt the game sequel, with co-creator Craig Mazin hinting that Part 2’s story might span three seasons.
The Last of Us season 2 has unveiled an exciting new trailer during Sony’s CES 2025 presentation, confirming its premiere in April on HBO. This eagerly anticipated live-action series, adapted from Naughty Dog’s acclaimed 2013 post-apocalyptic game, will delve into the intense narrative of the 2020 sequel, The Last of Us Part 2. HBO's adaptation has been hailed as one of the finest video game adaptations, alongside shows like Arcane and Fallout, and season 2 is poised to maintain this high standard of excellence.
Co-creator Craig Mazin has hinted that season 2 will not cover the entirety of Part 2's story, suggesting that the narrative may unfold over three seasons. With only seven episodes compared to the first season's nine, HBO plans to take creative liberties to enrich the storyline and character development. A notable example from the trailer is Joel Miller's (Pedro Pascal) therapy-like session, which was not part of the original game.
The trailer, lasting just over a minute, offers a glimpse into the action-packed sequences and emotionally charged moments fans have come to expect from the series. It concludes with a striking image of a red flare illuminating the premiere month of April. While HBO had previously set the release window for Spring 2025, the trailer narrows it down to April, though an exact date is still pending.
The Last of Us Season 2 Gets New Trailer and Will Premiere in April
Fans have been meticulously analyzing the new trailer, despite much of the footage being repurposed from last year's initial release. The new scenes include a fresh look at Kaitlyn Dever’s Abby Anderson, the memorable dance between Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and an opening shot with an alarm that evokes chilling memories for gamers. The community is abuzz with speculation about Catherine O’Hara's role, while also appreciating the use of Roman numerals in the trailer, a nod to the stylization of Naughty Dog’s sequel.
In addition to the mystery surrounding O’Hara’s character, fans have speculated about other new additions to the season 2 cast. While season 1 introduced original characters like Kathleen (Melanie Lynskey), Perry (Jeffrey Pierce), Florence (Elaine Miles), and Marlon (Graham Greene), fans are eager to see familiar faces from Part 2, including Jesse (Young Mazino) and Jeffrey Wright reprising his role as Isaac Dixon from the game.
