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Neil Druckmann Reveals 'Dramatic Reason' for Spores' Return in The Last of Us Season 2

by Christopher Apr 17,2025

The Last of Us Season 2 showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have exciting news for fans: spores are making a comeback after being omitted from Season 1. The latest trailer for the eagerly awaited HBO series, which you can view below, teases the reintroduction of these iconic elements. In the trailer, we see Ellie, portrayed brilliantly by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected whose breath releases the ominous spores.

You can’t stop this. #TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV

— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025

Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.

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