"The Last of Us Composer Hints at Season 4 Arrival"

Jake Staley, the composer behind HBO’s critically acclaimed *The Last of Us* TV series, has confirmed that fans can expect “at least two more seasons” following Season 2 — a strong indication that Season 4 is already in development. In a recent appearance on *The Last of Us: Savage Starlight podcast*, Staley stated confidently, “There’ll be at least two more seasons, no question. At least. That’s all I’m gonna say.”

This revelation isn’t entirely unexpected. Just weeks ago, showrunner Craig Mazin hinted that wrapping up the full narrative arc from Naughty Dog’s original video games would likely require more than just three seasons. He noted that Season 3 alone “would take forever,” and while there’s a possibility it might be longer than its predecessor, he made one thing clear: “There’s no way to complete this narrative in a third season.”

HBO has celebrated the ongoing success of *The Last of Us*, with Season 2 drawing a significant influx of new viewers and pushing the show’s global audience past 90 million since the end of Season 1. However, the network also pointed out that the Season 2 finale experienced lower-than-expected viewership due to the Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Meanwhile, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann admitted they haven’t yet decided “how much, or rather how little” some fan-favorite characters will appear in future seasons, keeping fans guessing about who might return.

During a recent appearance at IGN Live, the creative team offered an inside look at the adaptation process, diving into key moments from the game-to-TV transition. They explored the challenges and decisions behind recreating pivotal scenes such as Joel’s death, the harrowing horde attack, the planetarium sequence, and many other unforgettable moments brought to life on screen.