"The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Announced"

Excitement is building as HBO has officially announced that The Last of Us Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, April 13 at 9pm ET/PT. Fans can also stream the series on Max. This new season, which will consist of seven episodes, will continue to captivate audiences with its gripping storytelling and compelling characters.

To mark the occasion, HBO has released stunning new character posters featuring Joel, Ellie, and the newcomer Abby, adding to the anticipation for the upcoming season. Set five years after the events of the first season, The Last of Us Season 2 follows Joel and Ellie as they navigate life in a commune in Montana with Joel’s brother Tommy. This season will delve into the narrative of the second game in the series, The Last of Us Part 2, bringing familiar and thrilling storylines to the screen.

Joining the returning stars Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie are several new cast members. Kaitlyn Dever will portray Abby, Isabela Merced will take on the role of Dina, Young Mazino will play Jesse, Ariela Barer will appear as Mel, and Tati Gabrielle will embody Nora. Notably, Gabrielle is also set to star as the main protagonist in Naughty Dog’s upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.

For a closer look at the characters, check out the gallery below:

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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The first season of The Last of Us was a resounding success for HBO, earning critical acclaim and numerous awards. Created by Craig Mazin of Chernobyl fame and Neil Druckmann, head of Naughty Dog, the series secured multiple Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and received nominations for five Primetime Emmys, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Outstanding Director, and Outstanding Writing.

Given the success of the first season, HBO is eager to continue the journey with The Last of Us. Francesca Orsi from HBO has hinted that the series is planned to run for a total of four seasons, suggesting that this new season will not cover the entirety of the game's story.

For those who want to revisit the first season, you can find our review here.