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‘The Last of Us’ Season 2: Release date, episode schedule, and everything you need to know about the series
The story of Joel and Ellie returns this Sunday with a more intense and emotional second season and fewer episodes than the first.
The wait is almost over. Joel and Ellie’s story continues in ’The Last of Us’ Season 2, premiering this weekend on HBO and MAX. One of the most controversial video games of 2020 will get its live-action adaptation, and after a fantastic first season, we are ready to suffer a little bit again with the great mystery of how they will adapt this story. Ahead of the premiere, we review everything you need to know.
When does The Last of Us Season 2 premiere?
Season 2 will premiere this Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. Unlike the first season, which had nine episodes, this installment will have seven episodes, but each one promises to be more intense and meaningful.
Episode List, Directors and Writers
Here is the premiere schedule and the creative talent behind each episode:
Episode 1 - Future Days - April 13, 2025
- Director: Craig Mazin
- Writer: Craig Mazin
Episode 2 - April 20, 2025
- Director: Mark Mylod
- Writer: Craig Mazin
Episode 3 - April 27, 2025
- Director: Peter Hoard
- Writer: Craig Mazin
Episode 4 - May 4, 2025
- Director: Kate Herron
- Writer: Craig Mazin
Episode 5 - May 11, 2025
- Director: Stephen Williams
- Writer: Craig Mazin
Episode 6 - May 18, 2025
- Director: Neil Druckmann
- Writer: Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross and Craig Mazin
Episode 7 - May 25, 2025
- Director: Nina Lopez-Corrado
- Writer: Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross and Craig Mazin
The Last of Us Season 2 Cast
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey reprise their roles as Joel and Ellie. This time around, Ellie is 19 years old and faces even greater challenges in an increasingly hostile world. New key characters from the video game The Last of Us Part II will also be integrated:
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
- Isabela Merced as Dina
- Young Mazino as Jesse
What do early reviews tells about The Last of Us Season 2?
Early reviews have been overwhelmingly positive. Critics praise the quality of the storytelling, the characters’ emotional development, and the cast’s work.
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