The Last of Us: Season 2 Premieres This

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

Sony's CES 2025 showcase delivered exciting news for fans of The Last of Us: Season 2 will premiere on HBO in April. A new trailer offered glimpses of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and the memorable Dina and Ellie dance scene. While highly anticipated, the season likely won't fully adapt the events of The Last of Us Part II, with co-creator Craig Mazin hinting the sequel's story might span three seasons. The seven-episode season, shorter than Season 1's nine, suggests creative liberties will be taken to expand upon the narrative and characters, as evidenced by the trailer's inclusion of a scene not present in the game.

The newly released trailer, clocking in at just over a minute, features rapid-fire action sequences and iconic moments from the game, culminating in a red flare signifying the April premiere. This confirms the previously announced Spring 2025 release window, narrowing it down from the March-June timeframe. While the exact date remains undisclosed, the April premiere is now official.

Analyzing the Trailer and Cast:

The trailer, while largely comprised of previously seen footage, includes new shots of Dever as Abby and the aforementioned dance scene. The opening alarm also triggered nostalgic chills for many gamers. Speculation continues regarding Catherine O’Hara’s role, with fans also noting the use of Roman numerals in the trailer, mirroring the style of Part II.

Beyond O’Hara's mystery character, fans have begun speculating about additional cast members. While Season 1 introduced original characters, anticipation remains high for the live-action debuts of characters from Part II, such as Jesse and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, reprising his voice role from the game.