| “ | Every path has a price.
―Official tagline
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The second season of the television series The Last of Us on HBO premiered on April 13, 2025,[3][2] with the episode "Future Days", and ended on May 25, 2025, with its seventh and final episode, "Convergence". Officially announced on January 27, 2023,[4][5] the season adapts portions of the 2020 video game The Last of Us Part II[6] and consists of seven episodes.[1]
Cast and characters[]
Main cast
- Pedro Pascal as Joel Miller
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams
- Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller
- Isabela Merced as Dina[7]
- Young Mazino as Jesse[8]
Recurring
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson[9]
- Catherine O'Hara as Gail Lynden[10]
- Rutina Wesley as Maria Miller[11]
- Spencer Lord as Owen[12]
- Tati Gabrielle as Nora[12]
- Ariela Barer as Mel[12]
- Danny Ramirez as Manny[12]
- Robert John Burke as Seth[13]
Guest starring
- Ezra Agbonkhese as Benji Miller
- Noah Lamanna as Kat[13]
- Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon[14]
- Alanna Ubach as Hanrahan[13]
- Josh Peck as Janowicz
- Ben Ahlers as Burton[13]
- Hettienne Park as Elise Park[13]
- Tony Dalton as Javier Miller
- Joe Pantoliano as Eugene Lynden[13]
Uncredited
TBA
Plot[]
| “ | Season 2 of The Last of Us picks up five years after the events of Season 1. Joel and Ellie's collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
―Official description from the HBO website.
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Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.[11]
Episodes[]
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by[15][16] | Written by[17] | Original air date | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 10 | 1 | "Future Days" | Craig Mazin | Craig Mazin | April 13, 2025 | 5.3[18] |
| Five years after the events in Salt Lake City, a now 19-year-old Ellie makes a discovery while on patrol with her best friend Dina. Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie. | ||||||
| 11 | 2 | "Through the Valley" | Mark Mylod | Craig Mazin | April 20, 2025 | TBD |
| As a storm brews in the mountains, the people of Jackson Hole prepare for the worst amid increased sightings of infected. Meanwhile, Abby weighs her options. | ||||||
| 12 | 3 | "The Path" | Peter Hoar | Craig Mazin | April 27, 2025 | TBD |
| After Dina shares crucial information, Ellie prepares to petition the town council, even while she struggles with her deep emotional scars. On the outskirts of Seattle, a religious sect attempts to flee a war—raising questions on what lies ahead. | ||||||
| 13 | 4 | "Day One" | Kate Herron | Craig Mazin | May 4, 2025 | TBD |
| In 2018, Seattle FEDRA confronts an unexpected foe. Eleven years later, Ellie and Dina find themselves in the middle of a bloody battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia. | ||||||
| 14 | 5 | "Feel Her Love" | Stephen Williams | Craig Mazin | May 11, 2025 | TBD |
| The WLF makes a dangerous discovery... at a great cost. Later, Ellie must decide whether to continue with her plan—and risk putting Dina in danger—or give up on her quest for justice. | ||||||
| 15 | 6 | "The Price" | Neil Druckmann | Neil Druckmann & Halley Gross & Craig Mazin | May 18, 2025 | TBD |
| Joel surprises Ellie for her birthday. As their rift continues to widen, Ellie prepares for a confrontation, while Joel makes a difficult choice out on patrol. | ||||||
| 16 | 7 | "Convergence" | Nina Lopez-Corrado | Neil Druckmann & Halley Gross & Craig Mazin | May 25, 2025 | 3.7[19] |
| As the Wolves and the Scars prepare for a battle that could potentially end their longstanding feud, Ellie's search draws her away from her friends and toward a devastating confrontation. | ||||||
Development[]
On January 25. 2023, Bella Ramsey, the actress for Ellie, teased that a second season was highly "likely".[20] On January 27, 2023, it was announced that the series had been renewed for a second season.[4][5]
Bella Ramsey also shared their excitement over the lesbian relationship storyline which is expected to take place in The Last of Us' second season.[21]
On February 7, 2023, Ian Alexander, who portrayed Lev from 2020's The Last of Us Part II, expressed interest in reprising their role of Lev for the second season of HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us.[22]
On March 13, 2023, it was confirmed that the storyline of The Last of Us Part II would cover multiple seasons of the HBO show according to Mazin and Druckmann. It was not revealed if this would mean two or three seasons, with Mazin stating "It's more than one season. You have noted correctly that we will not say how many. But more than one is factually correct."[23]
On January 9, 2024, it was reported that Kaitlyn Dever was cast as Abby Anderson.[9] This was followed on January 10 by the announcement that Young Mazino was cast as Jesse.[8] The day after the casting of Isabela Merced as Dina was announced.[7] On February 2, Catherine O'Hara was cast in an undisclosed role.[10]
On March 1, 2024, Max announced the casting of Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle and Spencer Lord.[12]
On May 24, 2024, it was announced that Jeffrey Wright was cast as Isaac, reprising his role from the The Last of Us Part II.[14]
On June 5, 2024, in an interview with Deadline, Mazin and Druckmann confirmed the season will consist of seven episodes, one of which was set to be "quite big" in runtime. They added that a potential third season would be "significantly larger" and a fourth season may be required to continue the story.[1]
Gallery[]
Promotional images[]
Official stills[]
Behind the scenes[]
Videos[]
External links[]
Watch The Last of Us on HBO Max
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2024). "'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Episode Count Revealed As Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann Explain Decision & Tease Additional Seasons". Deadline. Retrieved June 5, 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Moreau, Jordan (February 19, 2025). "'The Last of Us' Season 2 Sets April Release Date on HBO". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ McPherson, Chris (December 6, 2023). "'The Last of Us' Season 2 Gets 2025 Release Window". Collider. Retrieved December 6, 2023.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "HBO Renews THE LAST OF US For A Second Season". WarnerMedia. January 27, 2023. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Petski, Denise (January 27, 2023). "'The Last of Us' Renewed For Season 2 At HBO". Deadline. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ Stewart, Marcus (June 5, 2024). "The Last Of Us Season 2 Will Be 7 Episodes And Won’t Cover The Full Game". Game Informer. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Valentine, Rebekah (January 11, 2024). HBO's The Last of Us Season Two Will Feature Isabela Merced as Dina. IGN. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Andreeva, Nellie (January 10, 2024). "'The Last Of Us': Young Mazino Cast As Jesse In Season 2 Of HBO Series". Deadline. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Hibberd, James (January 9, 2024). "Kaitlyn Dever Officially Cast in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 as Abby". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 9, 2024.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Romano, Nick (February 2, 2024). "Catherine O'Hara officially joins The Last of Us season 2 in secret role". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 Strause, Jackie (January 6, 2025). "'The Last of Us' Sets Season 2 Return for April". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 19, 2025.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 Danny Ramirez, Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, and Spencer Lord have joined the cast of the HBO Original series #TheLastOfUs for Season 2. @TheLastofUsHBO. X (Retrieved March 1, 2024)
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 B. Vary, Adam (March 5, 2025). "'The Last of Us' Adds Joe Pantoliano, Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers and More for Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 5, 2025.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Otterson, Joe (May 24, 2024). "'Last of Us' Season 2 Casts Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, Reprising His Video Game Role". Variety. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
- ↑ Sereda, Ksenia. "CV". Retrieved January 13, 2025.
- ↑ Goldschmidt, Catherine. "The Last of Us – Season Two". Retrieved January 12, 2025.
- ↑ "The Last of Us". Writers Guild of America West. Retrieved January 20, 2025.
- ↑ Hailu, Selome (April 14, 2025. "‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Premiere Hits 5.3 Million Viewers, Up 13% From Series Launch" Variety
- ↑ Dunn, Jack (May 26, 2025). "‘The Last of Us’ Finale Reaches 3.7 Million Viewers, Down 30% From Premiere, Though Season 2 Is Averaging Above Season 1". Variety. Retrieved May 31, 2025.
- ↑ Tinoco, Armando (January 25, 2023). "Bella Ramsey Says 'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Is "Likely"". Deadline. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ Clark, Conor. "The Last of Us: Bella Ramsey "really excited" about lesbian storyline". Gay Times. Retrieved February 8, 2023.
- ↑ Acuna, Kirsten (February 7, 2023). "'The Last of Us Part II' actor Ian Alexander 'would love' to reprise their game role of Lev on season 2 of HBO's show". Insider. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
- ↑ Moreau, Jordan (March 13, 2023). "'The Last of Us' Will Adapt 'Part II' Video Game Into 'More Than One' TV Season, Creators Confirm". Variety. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
| Season 1 | "When You're Lost in the Darkness" · "Infected" · "Long, Long Time" · "Please Hold to My Hand" · "Endure and Survive" · "Kin" · "Left Behind" · "When We Are in Need" · "Look for the Light" |
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| Season 2 | "Future Days" · "Through the Valley" · "The Path" · "Day One" · "Feel Her Love" · "The Price" · "Convergence" |
| Season 3 | TBA |