Last of Us Season 2 Gets Premiere Month, New Trailer

HBO's The Last of Us Season 2: April Premiere Confirmed, New Trailer Unveiled

Sony's CES 2025 showcase delivered exciting news for fans of HBO's post-apocalyptic drama, The Last of Us. A new trailer confirmed the highly anticipated second season will premiere in April. The trailer offered glimpses of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson and the memorable scene of Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Dina (Isabela Merced) dancing, sparking excitement among viewers.

While co-creator Craig Mazin previously hinted that adapting The Last of Us Part II might span three seasons, the seven-episode second season will likely take creative liberties with the source material. The trailer showcases action sequences and emotional moments, including a scene depicting Joel Miller's (Pedro Pascal) therapy session—a departure from the game's narrative.

The newly released trailer, clocking in at just over a minute, features a mix of previously seen and fresh footage. The red flare concluding the trailer reinforces the previously announced spring 2025 release window, now narrowed down to April. A specific premiere date remains undisclosed.

Fan Reactions and Speculation:

Online discussions have been buzzing since the trailer's release, with fans analyzing both familiar and new scenes. The inclusion of Abby and the Ellie/Dina dance sequence generated significant interest. Speculation continues regarding Catherine O’Hara's role, and the Roman numeral styling in the trailer, reminiscent of Part II's aesthetic, has also caught attention.

Beyond O’Hara’s character, fans are anticipating the live-action debuts of characters from Part II, such as Jesse (Young Mazino), while eagerly awaiting Jeffrey Wright's return as Isaac Dixon. Season 1 successfully introduced original characters, but the anticipation for familiar faces from the sequel remains high.