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 was accompanied by a brand-new trailer that offered 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 build on this success.
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 in one go. With only seven episodes compared to the first season's nine, HBO is expected to take creative liberties to expand the narrative and deepen character development. A notable example from the trailer is a therapy-like session involving Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal), a scene not present in the original game.
The trailer, lasting just over a minute, is packed with action-packed scenes and emotional moments that resonate with fans of the game. It concludes with the premiere month being dramatically highlighted by a red flare. While HBO had previously announced a Spring 2025 release window, the new trailer has now pinpointed April as the premiere month, though an exact date remains undisclosed.
The Last of Us Season 2 Gets New Trailer and Will Premiere in April
The new trailer, while featuring some recycled footage from last year's initial trailer, also introduced new scenes that have sparked excitement among fans. Highlights include a fresh look at Kaitlyn Dever's portrayal of Abby Anderson, the iconic dance scene between Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), and an opening shot with an alarm that evokes chilling memories for gamers. The community is abuzz with speculation about Catherine O'Hara's mysterious role, and many have expressed their appreciation for the trailer's use of Roman numerals, a nod to the stylization of Naughty Dog's sequel.
In addition to O'Hara's undisclosed character, fans are eagerly anticipating the introduction of new cast members for season 2. While season 1 brought in original characters like Kathleen (Melanie Lynskey), Perry (Jeffrey Pierce), Florence (Elaine Miles), and Marlon (Graham Greene), viewers are also looking forward to seeing familiar faces from *The Last of Us Part 2* in live-action, such as Jesse (Young Mazino) and the return of Jeffrey Wright as Isaac Dixon, a role he voiced in the game.
