Release Time for The Last Of Us Season 2 Episode 1 on HBO and Max

HBO’s acclaimed series, The Last of Us, is making its much-anticipated return for a second season in just a few days. This show is an adaptation of the beloved video game that centers around Joel and Ellie as they navigate a perilous journey westward. At the start of the new season, Joel is on a mission to locate his brother, Tommy, while grappling with the revelation that Ellie possesses immunity to the devastating Cordyceps virus. This discovery turns her into a beacon of hope for a potential cure, leading both characters to confront numerous challenges that further solidify their bond while underscoring the dangers of their desolate world.

The first season of The Last of Us garnered widespread acclaim, boasting a consistently high Rotten Tomatoes score and multiple accolades, including eight Emmy Awards and two SAG Awards. Season 2 also holds an impressive 91% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, matching the success of its predecessor. Fans can eagerly anticipate an exhilarating narrative as the new season adapts the gripping storyline from the second installment of the video game. With its depth of character and intense plot development, viewers surely have much to look forward to when the season premieres this weekend.

Premiere Details for The Last of Us Season 2

Official Premiere: Sunday, April 13

The highly anticipated season 2 of The Last of Us is set to premiere on April 13, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET, exclusively on HBO and Max. This premiere will strategically take over the coveted Sunday night slot that was previously occupied by The White Lotus, signaling a solid recognition of the series’ popularity. For viewers in different time zones, the episode will air at 8 p.m. CT, 7 p.m. MT, and 6 p.m. PT across the United States, while the UK will see the premiere at 2 a.m. the following day. The inaugural episode, titled “Future Days,”will run for approximately one hour.

Anticipations for Episode 1 of Season 2

A Time Leap: Five Years Later

This upcoming season is set to commence five years after the climactic conclusion of the first season. Viewers will recall that the finale culminated in Joel’s decision to save Ellie while eliminating the Fireflies, effectively halting the pursuit of a cure. In a bid to protect her from the harsh realities of his actions, Joel lied to Ellie about the event’s significance. Season 2 teases that their relationship has frayed during the intervening years, particularly as Ellie uncovers the truth.

In addition, fans will be introduced to the pivotal character, Abby. As the plot unfolds, season 2 promises to explore the repercussions of the characters’ past actions, with themes of revenge playing a crucial role. The trailer hints at intense confrontations between human factions and the more terrifying Cordyceps infected, as new rivalries ignite between groups like the WLF and Seraphites, drawing the protagonists into their chaotic conflicts.