Last of Us Season 2 Gets Premiere Month, New Trailer

HBO's "The Last of Us" Season 2: April Premiere Confirmed, New Trailer Unveiled

Sony's CES 2025 presentation brought exciting news for fans of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama: Season 2 will premiere in April! A new trailer showcased Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and the memorable Ellie and Dina dance scene. However, co-creator Craig Mazin previously hinted that the game's sequel, "The Last of Us Part 2," might span three seasons, suggesting this adaptation will take creative liberties.

The less-than-two-minute trailer, featuring action-packed moments and emotional highlights, confirmed the April premiere, narrowing down the previously announced Spring 2025 window. While an exact date remains undisclosed, the red flare at the trailer's end further emphasized the anticipation. The season will consist of seven episodes, shorter than Season 1's nine. The trailer also showcased a new scene depicting Joel Miller's therapy session, a detail not present in the game.

New Footage and Familiar Faces

Although much of the new trailer reused footage from last year, keen-eyed fans noticed several fresh glimpses. Besides the Abby and Ellie/Dina scenes, the opening alarm sequence triggered nostalgic chills for gamers. Speculation continues around Catherine O’Hara's role, while the Roman numeral styling in the trailer mirrored the game sequel's aesthetic.

Beyond O'Hara's mystery character, fans have speculated about another new cast member. While Season 1 introduced original characters like Kathleen, Perry, Florence, and Marlon, excitement builds for the live-action appearances of characters like Jesse and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon.