Plot Synopsis

Based on the video game of the same name, THE LAST OF US takes place 20 years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal and heartbreaking journey as they both must traverse the U.S., while depending on each other to survive ruthless killers and monsters.

The sophomore season of THE LAST OF US debuted on Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO. Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind. Returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. New cast for Season 2 includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O'Hara also guest stars. Following it's Season 2 premiere on April 13, 2025, a new installment of the seven-episode second season debuts each Sunday through May 25, 2025 at 9pm ET/PT on HBO.
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On Sunday, May 25, 2025, HBO (9pm ET/PT) and Max (9pm ET/6pm PT) debuted the Season 2 finale of THE LAST OF US.

THE LAST OF US was renewed for a third season, four days before the second season debuted.