The highly anticipated second season of HBO’s Emmy-winning series, The Last of Us, debuts this April. Co-creator Neil Druckmann shared the news during Sony’s press conference at CES 2025. The seven-episode season will air on HBO and be available for streaming on Max. Watch the new trailer below.
What to Expect in Season Two
Set five years after the first season, The Last of Us season two sees Joel and Ellie facing new challenges. Their journey takes a darker turn as they encounter threats more dangerous and unpredictable than ever before.
Returning and New Cast Members
Returning cast:
- Pedro Pascal as Joel
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie
- Gabriel Luna as Tommy
- Rutina Wesley as Maria
New cast:
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
- Isabela Merced as Dina
- Young Mazino as Jesse
- Ariela Barer as Mel
- Tati Gabrielle as Nora
- Spencer Lord as Owen
- Danny Ramirez as Manny
- Jeffrey Wright as Isaac
Guest star:
- Catherine O’Hara
Production Team and Credits
The Last of Us is based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog for PlayStation. The series is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. It’s a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and features executive producers Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells. Writer Halley Gross serves as co-executive producer.
Production companies include:
- PlayStation Productions
- Word Games
- Mighty Mint
- Naughty Dog