Summary
After that emotional and heart-wrenching season one finale scene with Joel and Ellie, HBO’sThe Last of Usseason two can’t come quick enough for many fans of the Naughty Dog game adaptation. Now it seems as though sleuths have figured out an actual release date for when viewers will see the return of the post-apocalyptic nightmare.
Praised as one of the best video games ever made,The Last of Uswon the hearts of many when it was released on the PlayStation 3 in 2013. Just like the HBO show, the game tells the story of the survivor Joel and orphan Ellie as they band together to make it through the harsh realities of the zombie apocalypse. Claiming a mass of awards, which included Best Animated Video Game, Outstanding Achievement in Videogame Writing, and Game of the Year, it was clear from the start thatNeil Druckmann’s concept was a winning formula. In a bid to match its success and fan appreciation, the sequel,The Last of Us Part 2, was released in 2020, which became an overwhelming accomplishment for the Naughty Dog studio. In an attempt to bring the iconic title to wider TV audiences, the game was adapted by HBO, which proved to be yet another incredible feat for the franchise.
The Last of Us Fans Have Predicted Season 2’s Release Date
According to The Last of Us News over on X,season two will reportedly premiere on Sunday, April 13th on HBO and Max. The return ofThe Last of Usis reportedly also going to only consist of seven episodes, two fewer than what season one had. In the post, the media account expressed that season two would follow one week after the season finale ofThe White Lotusseason three, which occurs on April 6. Even though this is entirely speculation at this point, it certainly does slot in nicely with its recent trailer release date that stated season two ofHBO’sThe Last of Uswould premiere in the month of April.
The Last of Usseason two will also likely not get a complete adaptation of the game, as co-creator Craig Mazin previously teased thatPart 2’s narrative will span across three seasons. Going by HBOThe Last of Us' most recent trailer, it seems as thoughMazin and Druckmann may have changed the game’s timelineto fit more comfortably into season two, especially when it comes to Abby Anderson. Fans also got to see Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, in a therapy session with Catherine O’Hara’s character, which wasn’t included in the game, so taking creative liberties to add different angles to the character’s narratives will likely be a feature throughout season two.
The Last of UsSeason 2 will be available to watch on HBO and stream in April (possibly 13th).
The Last Of Us
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Based on Naughty Dog’s popular PlayStation game, HBO’s The Last of Us takes place decades after a fungal infection eradicated most of humanity. When a teenage girl named Ellie is found to be immune to the disease, Joel agrees to smuggle her across the United States.
