"The Last of Us Renewed for Season 3 Before Season 2 Debut"
- By Anthony
- Apr 18,2025
Major news that's hardly a surprise: HBO's hit series, *The Last of Us*, has been officially renewed for Season 3, announced just days before the premiere of Season 2 on Max. The renewal was confirmed through Max's social media channels on April 9, with a striking video featuring a deep red flare and the caption, "It can’t be for nothing. Season 3 is coming."
It can’t be for nothing. Season 3 is coming. #TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/q5HxyvK9O6
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 9, 2025
Since its debut in January 2023, *The Last of Us* has garnered widespread acclaim, often hailed as the pinnacle of video game adaptations. Season 1 not only captured the hearts of fans but also secured eight Emmy awards out of 24 nominations. As anticipation builds for Season 2, viewers will see the return of Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal reprising their roles as Ellie and Joel, joined by newcomer Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, a soldier driven by revenge. The cast is further bolstered by acclaimed actors such as Young Mazino from *Beef*, Isabelle Merced of *Alien: Romulus*, Danny Ramirez from *Captain America: Brave New World*, and legends Catherine O’Hara and Jeffrey Wright.
In a recent discussion with IGN, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann delved into the ongoing debate surrounding Joel's controversial decision at the end of the first game. "I believe Joel was right," Druckmann, head of Naughty Dog, stated. "If I were in Joel's position, I hope I would be able to do what he did to save my daughter." Mazin, however, offered a nuanced perspective, saying, "That's so interesting, because I think that if I were in Joel's position, I probably would have done what he did. But I'd like to think that I wouldn't. That's the interesting push and pull of the morality of it. And that's why the ending of the first game is so provocative and so wonderful. It just doesn't let you off the hook as a player."
*The Last of Us* Season 2 is set to premiere on Max on April 13, 2025. While the release date for Season 3 remains undisclosed, fans can look forward to IGN's spoiler-free review of Season 2 for more insights.
