"The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Set"

Get ready for an epic continuation as HBO has officially announced that The Last of Us Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, April 13 at 9pm ET/PT. You can catch it on HBO as well as stream it on Max. The upcoming season is set to run for seven thrilling episodes, and to ramp up the excitement, HBO has released new character posters featuring Joel, Ellie, and Abby.

Taking place five years after the gripping events of the first season, The Last of Us Season 2 will follow Joel and Ellie as they continue their journey, now living with Joel’s brother Tommy in their Montana commune. Fans of the game series will recognize the plot as this season adapts the narrative of The Last of Us Part 2, promising a familiar yet fresh take on the beloved story.

Joining the returning stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie are new cast members who will bring the game's characters to life. Kaitlyn Dever steps into the role of Abby, Isabela Merced will portray Dina, Young Mazino takes on Jesse, Ariela Barer plays Mel, and Tati Gabrielle will appear as Nora. Notably, Gabrielle is also set to star as the main protagonist in Naughty Dog's upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

Dive deeper into the world of The Last of Us Season 2 with the character posters available in the gallery below.

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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The first season of The Last of Us was a massive success for HBO, crafted by the talented duo of Craig Mazin, known for Chernobyl, and Neil Druckmann, head of Naughty Dog. The series clinched numerous Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and received five Primetime Emmy nominations, including nods for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Outstanding Director, and Outstanding Writing.

Building on the success of the first season, HBO's excitement for The Last of Us is palpable. Francesca Orsi from HBO has hinted that the show could extend to a total of four seasons, suggesting that the upcoming season will not cover the entire game's storyline.

For a deeper look into the acclaimed first season, don't miss our review of The Last of Us Season 1 [ttpp].