Last of Us Season 2 Gets Premiere Month, New Trailer

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

Sony's CES 2025 showcase brought exciting news for fans of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama: The Last of Us Season 2 will premiere in April! The announcement came alongside a new trailer offering glimpses of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby and the memorable Ellie and Dina dance scene.

While adapting the events of The Last of Us Part II, the show won't be a direct, episode-for-episode translation of the game's sequel. Co-creator Craig Mazin previously hinted that the game's story might span three seasons. This season, with only seven episodes (compared to Season 1's nine), will likely feature creative liberties to expand on the narrative and characters, as seen in the trailer's inclusion of a scene depicting Joel Miller's therapy – a detail absent from the game.

The newly released trailer, clocking in at just over a minute, features rapid-fire action sequences interwoven with emotionally resonant moments from the game. The trailer culminates in a red flare, signaling the April premiere date, narrowing down the previously announced Spring 2025 release window (March-June). A specific date remains unannounced.

Season 2 Trailer Breakdown and Fan Speculation

Although much of the new trailer reuses footage from last year's initial teaser, fans are dissecting every frame. The fresh scenes include Dever's Abby, the Ellie/Dina dance, and a chilling opening alarm. While Catherine O'Hara's role remains a mystery, viewers have noted the use of Roman numerals in the trailer, a stylistic choice mirroring Part II.

Beyond O'Hara's character, speculation abounds regarding other new cast members. While Season 1 introduced original characters like Kathleen, Perry, Florence, and Marlon, fans eagerly anticipate the live-action debuts of characters like Jesse and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, reprising his voice role from the game.