The Last of Us season 2 debuts in April and brings Joel and Ellie’s journey to a crossroads

Fans of The last of us have been waiting with bated breath for news about the upcoming second season of the hit post-apocalyptic HBO series starring Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey. Well, the long wait is over, as Sony unveiled a new trailer for the show during its CES 2025 press conference on Monday, revealing that the highly anticipated second season will return in April.

The short trailer offers a glimpse of what audiences can expect from Joel and Ellie’s next adventure. Kaitlyn Dever (Book smart) appears as Abby, a member of the Fireflies faction whose story, like those who played 2020’s The Last of Us Part II already know will be crucial in the coming season. Jeffrey Wright (Westworld) appears and reprises his role as Isaac Dixon, leader of the Washington Liberation Front The Last of Us Part IIas well as Isabela Merced (Alien: Romulus), who plays Dina, Ellie’s friend and love interest. And of course there is Joel; shedding a tear at one shot and angrily slamming the door at the next. Good to see you, buddy!

In March 2023, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann confirmed their arrival an interview with GQ UK that the series would adapt The Last of Us Part II over several seasons, with the second season of The last of us which covers the first part of the game’s story. “You made a good point that we don’t want to say how many,” Mazin said when asked how many seasons the events last The Last of Us Part II would cover. “But more than one is factually correct.”

Similar to the first season, the second season is of The last of us will also feature notable changes from the source material. “Some of the things I’m most excited about (in Part 2) are the changes we’ve discussed and seeing the story come back to life in this different version,” Druckmann told GQ UK. “And I think it’s exciting because it leans into the feelings you had during the game, very heavy, in a new way.