Season 2 of The Last of Us is officially underway, and fans are eager to know exactly when they can catch each new episode. Picking up five years after the events of Season 1, the new season follows Joel and Ellie as they navigate a world that’s grown even more dangerous and unpredictable, and their bond is tested like never before.
Whether you’re tuning in live or streaming later, here’s everything you need to know about when The Last of Us airs and how to watch Season 2.
You can watch The Last of Us on HBO and stream it on Max (formerly HBO Max). A subscription to Max is required to watch the series online.
Season 2 premiered on April 13, 2025, at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. New episodes continue to air weekly on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT.
Season 2 will consist of seven episodes, with new episodes airing every Sunday. The season finale is scheduled to premiere on Sunday, May 25.
“Each episode is like a meal. You can have a light dinner or you can go to a 12-course French restaurant,” showrunner Craig Mazin told Entertainment Weekly in February. “We have seven episodes. They are high-calorie, dense episodes. If you consider action and drama and scope to be the things that create an epic nature, each one of these episodes packs quite a wallop. You will not be bored.”
The main cast of The Last of Us Season 2 includes a mix of returning stars and exciting new additions. Pedro Pascal reprises his role as Joel Miller, while Bella Ramsey returns as Ellie. Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast as Abby, a key character from the video game sequel, with Isabela Merced playing Dina. Young Mazino appears as Jesse, and Gabriel Luna is back as Joel’s brother, Tommy. Rutina Wesley also returns as Maria. New faces include Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, Catherine O’Hara as Gail, Danny Ramirez as Manny, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, and Joe Pantoliano as Eugene.
