The highly anticipated second season of HBO's *The Last of Us* is set to premiere in April, as confirmed during Sony's CES 2025 presentation. This exciting news comes with a brand-new trailer that offers fans a fresh glimpse into the upcoming season, which will begin to explore the intense narrative of the 2020 game sequel, *The Last of Us Part 2*. HBO's adaptation has already been hailed as one of the best video game adaptations, alongside *Arcane* and *Fallout*, and season 2 is poised to continue this trend of excellence.
Co-creator Craig Mazin has hinted that the story of *The Last of Us Part 2* might unfold over three seasons, suggesting that season 2 will not cover the entire sequel. With only seven episodes, compared to the first season's nine, HBO is expected to take creative liberties to expand on the narrative and characters. A notable example from the trailer is a therapy-like session involving Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), a scene not present in the game.
The new trailer, lasting just over a minute, is packed with action-packed scenes and emotional moments from the game. It concludes with the premiere month highlighted by the illumination of a red flare, confirming the April release. While HBO had previously announced a Spring 2025 release window, the trailer narrows it down to April, though an exact date remains undisclosed.
The Last of Us Season 2 Gets New Trailer and Will Premiere in April
Fans have been meticulously analyzing the new trailer, despite much of the footage being recycled from last year's initial trailer. New scenes include a fresh look at Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson, the iconic dance scene between Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and an opening shot featuring an alarm that evokes chilling flashbacks for gamers. The community is buzzing with speculation about Catherine O'Hara's role in the upcoming season, while also appreciating the use of Roman numerals in the trailer, a nod to the stylization of Naughty Dog's sequel.
In addition to the mystery surrounding O'Hara's character, fans have been eagerly discussing potential new cast members for season 2. While season 1 introduced original characters like Kathleen (Melanie Lynskey), Perry (Jeffrey Pierce), Florence (Elaine Miles), and Marlon (Graham Greene), viewers are excited to see familiar faces from *The Last of Us Part 2* in live-action, including Jesse (Young Mazino) and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, a role he voiced in the game.
