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The First Episode For ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2 Is Here

More of Pedro Pascal? Yes, please
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If, like us, you’ve fallen head over heels for the zombie-fighting duo that is Joel and Ellie from The Last Of Us, then you’ll be pleased to know the series is officially back for another season.

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It comes as no surprise after the post-apocalyptic drama became HBO’s second most-watched series premiere in more than a decade, falling only behind Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon in viewership.

With everything from a star-studded cast list – most sharing an uncanny resemblance to their video game counterparts – to the bitingly funny banter of our two protagonists, The Last Of Us had us hooked from the get-go.

Here, we’ve gathered everything you need to know, including the release date, plot and cast.

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When Will Season 2 Of ‘The Last Of Us’ Come Out?

The second season of The Last Of Us is available to stream from April 14, 2025.

New episodes are dropping weekly on Max, so make sure you’re signed up here to tune in.

What Is Season 2 Of ‘The Last Of Us’ About?

As per the official description, the series picks up five years following the events of the first season, where “Joel and Ellie’s collective past catches up to them, drawing them into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.”

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For more details, we can also look at the video game to give us a hint of what to expect.

The Last Of Us Part II introduces fans to Ellie at the age of 19 as she hunts down a stranger known as Abby across the country to the ruined outskirts of Seattle.

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Who Is In The Cast Of ‘The Last Of Us’ Season 2?

Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey return to reprise their roles as Joel, a tough-as-nails survivor, and Ellie, his equally fierce adoptive daughter, respectively.

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This season also introduces several newcomers: Kaitlyn Dever as Ellie’s adversary Abby, Young Mazino as Ellie’s friend Jesse, and Isabela Merced as Ellie’s romantic interest Dina.

Joining them are Ariela Barer, Tati Gabrielle, Spencer Lord, Danny Ramirez, and Jeffrey Wright. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars this season.

Where Can You Watch ‘The Last Of Us’?

You can stream all seasons of The Last Of Us on HBO’s streaming service Max in Australia.

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