Exciting news for fans of HBO's *The Last of Us*—the series has been officially renewed for Season 3, announced just days before the much-anticipated Season 2 premiere on Max. On April 9, Max shared the news via social media with a cryptic message: "It can’t be for nothing. Season 3 is coming." The announcement was accompanied by a striking video featuring a deep red flare, adding to the suspense and excitement surrounding the show's future.
It can’t be for nothing. Season 3 is coming. #TheLastOfUs pic.twitter.com/q5HxyvK9O6
— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 9, 2025
Since its debut in January 2023, *The Last of Us* has received widespread acclaim, often heralded as the best video game adaptation to date. The first season garnered eight Emmy awards from 24 nominations, setting a high bar for its follow-up. Season 2, set to premiere on April 13, 2025, will see the return of beloved leads Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal as Ellie and Joel, with Kaitlyn Dever joining the cast as Abby, a soldier driven by vengeance. The ensemble cast is further bolstered by stars like Young Mazino, Isabelle Merced, Danny Ramirez, Catherine O'Hara, and Jeffrey Wright.
In a recent interview with IGN, series creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann delved into the ongoing "Was Joel right?" debate, a central theme in the franchise since the game's 2013 release. Druckmann, head of Naughty Dog, expressed his belief in Joel's actions, stating, "I believe Joel was right. If I were in Joel's position, I hope I would be able to do what he did to save my daughter." In contrast, Mazin, the showrunner behind *Chernobyl*, offered a more nuanced perspective: "That's so interesting, because I think that if I were in Joel's position, I probably would have done what he did. But I'd like to think that I wouldn't. That's the interesting push and pull of the morality of it. And that's why the ending of the first game is so provocative and so wonderful. It just doesn't let you off the hook as a player."
While *The Last of Us* Season 2 is set to premiere soon, details about Season 3's release date remain undisclosed. For more insights, check out IGN's spoiler-free review of *The Last of Us* Season 2.
