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The show\\'s popularity continues to soar as both new and returning fans eagerly anticipate the next installment. Season 1 episodes are now averaging around 32 million cross-platform viewers domestically, a significant leap from the 8.2 million same-day viewers that tuned into the Season 1 finale in March 2023, as reported by Deadline. This surge in viewership underscores the series\\' massive appeal and its status as one of HBO\\'s most successful shows in recent years.
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Season 2 will feature a five-year time jump, continuing the journey of Joel and Ellie as they navigate a world that\\'s become even more perilous. The storyline will delve into the tensions between the two protagonists and the evolving dangers around them. Returning stars include Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, and Rutina Wesley, with new additions such as Kaitlyn Dever, Isabella Merced, Catherine O’Hara, and Jeffrey Wright joining the ensemble.
At the SXSW panel, showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin shared exciting updates. They confirmed the return of spores, which were notably absent in Season 1. The trailer hints at this change, showcasing Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected releasing spores through its breath.
Druckmann elaborated on the evolution of the infected, stating, \\\"There is an escalation of numbers and types of infected, but also, as you see in the trailer, an escalation of the vector of how this thing spreads.\\\" He highlighted the introduction of new elements, such as tendrils in Season 1, and teased the presence of airborne threats in the upcoming season. Mazin affirmed the spores\\' return, with Druckmann adding that their inclusion was driven by dramatic necessity.
Mark your calendars: Season 2 of *The Last of Us* premieres on April 13, 2025, on HBO and HBO Max.
","image":"https://img.quanshuwang.com/uploads/85/174188163967d30127f1908.jpg","datePublished":"2025-04-02T05:54:45+08:00","dateModified":"2025-04-02T05:54:45+08:00","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"quanshuwang.com"}}The excitement for the second season of *The Last of Us* is palpable, even before its release. The latest trailer for Season 2, unveiled during a SXSW panel, has shattered records by amassing over 158 million views across various platforms in just three days, according to Warner Brothers Discovery. This impressive feat marks a new high for HBO and Max original programming, surpassing previous promotional efforts for the show by an astounding 160%.
You can’t stop this.
— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025
#TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV
The show's popularity continues to soar as both new and returning fans eagerly anticipate the next installment. Season 1 episodes are now averaging around 32 million cross-platform viewers domestically, a significant leap from the 8.2 million same-day viewers that tuned into the Season 1 finale in March 2023, as reported by Deadline. This surge in viewership underscores the series' massive appeal and its status as one of HBO's most successful shows in recent years.
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Season 2 will feature a five-year time jump, continuing the journey of Joel and Ellie as they navigate a world that's become even more perilous. The storyline will delve into the tensions between the two protagonists and the evolving dangers around them. Returning stars include Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, and Rutina Wesley, with new additions such as Kaitlyn Dever, Isabella Merced, Catherine O’Hara, and Jeffrey Wright joining the ensemble.
At the SXSW panel, showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin shared exciting updates. They confirmed the return of spores, which were notably absent in Season 1. The trailer hints at this change, showcasing Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected releasing spores through its breath.
Druckmann elaborated on the evolution of the infected, stating, "There is an escalation of numbers and types of infected, but also, as you see in the trailer, an escalation of the vector of how this thing spreads." He highlighted the introduction of new elements, such as tendrils in Season 1, and teased the presence of airborne threats in the upcoming season. Mazin affirmed the spores' return, with Druckmann adding that their inclusion was driven by dramatic necessity.
Mark your calendars: Season 2 of *The Last of Us* premieres on April 13, 2025, on HBO and HBO Max.
