The Last of Us TV show renewed for season three, and the second hasn’t even aired yet
By Naughty Dog has announced that HBO’s acclaimed live-action interpretation of The Last of Us is set to receive a third season, even before the eagerly awaited second season has been released.
The initial airing of The Last of Us in 2023 was met with tremendous critical acclaim and attracted record numbers of viewers, so it was not surprising when HBO confirmed the commissioning of a second season. As excitement builds leading up to the release date of season two this Sunday, April 13th (it has already broken two HBO records even before its commencement), fans will certainly be thrilled to learn that the story might not be concluding abruptly.
Discussions about a third season of The Last of Us had been mentioned earlier, of course. In August 2023, showrunner Craig Mazin confirmed that the team would require more than one season to cover the storyline of the second game, highlighting that “four seems like a suitable number.” That figure was reiterated earlier this year, when HBO executive Francesca Orsi indicated that while a “complete or final plan” was not yet in place, “it appears that four seasons” will be needed for the adaptation.
Commenting on today’s announcement regarding the renewal of The Last of Us for a third season (credit to Variety), Mazin expressed, “We approached season two with the intention of crafting something we could truly be proud of. The outcomes have surpassed even our most ambitious aspirations, thanks to ongoing collaboration with HBO and the remarkable efforts of our exceptional cast and crew.”
The Last of Us season two comprises seven episodes (one particularly lengthy), with the first episode premiering this Sunday, April 13th, at 9pm ET/PT via HBO and Max in the United States. In the UK, season two will air on Sky Atlantic and NOW, with the first episode becoming available on Monday, April 14th – likely at 2am for those trying to get ahead of spoilers.
The upcoming season sees the return of Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria, alongside new cast members such as Young Mazino, Alanna Ubach, Ben Ahlers, Hettienne Park, Joe Pantoliano, Robert John Burke, Noah Lamanna, and Kaitlyn Dever as Abby. Furthermore, the legendary Catherine O’Hara joins the ensemble as a therapist in Jackson – on