Hit Series Confirmed for Third Season
HBO has officially renewed The Last of Us for a third season, just weeks before the Season 2 premiere on April 13, 2025 (Deadline). The early renewal follows the show’s record-breaking debut as HBO’s second-most-watched series ever (Variety).
Why the Story Needs More Seasons
While Season 1 adapted Naughty Dog’s 2013 game, showrunner Craig Mazin told The Hollywood Reporter that The Last of Us Part II is “too big for one season.” Creative director Neil Druckmann confirmed they’re adding new scenes not in the games (IGN).
Cast Updates for Season 2
Returning stars:
• Pedro Pascal as Joel (EW interview)
• Bella Ramsey as Ellie
• Gabriel Luna as Tommy
New additions:
• Kaitlyn Dever as Abby (Official casting announcement)
• Jeffrey Wright as Isaac (GameSpot)
Why Critics Love the Show
The series holds a 96% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes and won 8 Creative Arts Emmys (Full list of wins). HBO drama chief Francesca Orsi called it “a new gold standard for game adaptations” (The Wrap).
When to Expect New Episodes
• Season 2 premieres April 13, 2025 (HBO press release)
• Season 3 expected in 2027 (Bloomberg)
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