"The Last of Us Season 2 Release Date Set"

Fans of "The Last of Us" are in for a treat as HBO has officially announced that Season 2 will premiere on Sunday, April 13 at 9pm ET/PT. Not only will it be available on HBO, but it will also stream on Max. The upcoming season is set to span seven episodes, and to build anticipation, HBO has released captivating new character posters featuring Joel, Ellie, and the new character Abby.

Set five years after the gripping events of the first season, "The Last of Us Season 2" will continue the story of Joel and Ellie as they navigate life in a commune in Montana alongside Joel's brother, Tommy. This season will adapt the narrative from "The Last of Us Part 2," promising fans a familiar yet fresh continuation of the saga.

Returning to their roles are Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, joined by a talented new cast including Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, and Tati Gabrielle as Nora. Notably, Tati Gabrielle will also star as the main protagonist in Naughty Dog’s upcoming game, "Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet."

To get a closer look at the characters, check out the gallery below featuring the newly released character posters.

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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The first season of "The Last of Us" was a resounding success for HBO, earning widespread acclaim and numerous accolades. Created by Craig Mazin, known for "Chernobyl," and Neil Druckmann, head of Naughty Dog, the series clinched multiple Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and received five Primetime Emmy nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Outstanding Director, and Outstanding Writing.

Building on the success of the first season, HBO's Francesca Orsi has hinted at the show's future, suggesting that "The Last of Us" is planned to run for a total of four seasons. This indicates that Season 2 will not cover the entirety of the second game's story, leaving room for further exploration in subsequent seasons.

For those who want to revisit the critically acclaimed first season, you can find our review here.