The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere: Episode 1 Release Date on Max

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The second season of The Last of Us is just around the corner, and fans are eager to dive back into the story of Joel and Ellie, set against the backdrop of a bleak Jackson, Wyoming, complete with horses, snow, and infected threats.

After a two-year break since the first season, this new installment will feature a different number of episodes, coupled with an interesting five-year time jump. Below, we provide details on the episode release schedule, the total number of episodes for season 2, and where to catch the new season.

Additionally, you might want to browse our growing compilation of upcoming video game adaptations.

Release Date and Airing Time for The Last of Us Season 2

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The first episode of The Last of Us season 2 will debut on April 13 at 9 PM ET/PT on HBO and Max. In the UK, this corresponds to 2:00 AM on Sky Atlantic and NOW.

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Season 2 Release Schedule

Kaitlyn Dever as Abby in The Last of Us — (Image credit: HBO)

The second season kicks off in April and continues through May. Unlike season 1, which had nine episodes, this new season consists of seven episodes.

This season will adapt The Last of Us Part 2 video game, suggesting that we can look forward to at least two more seasons with seven episodes each.

The release schedule for season 2 is as follows:

Episode 1: April 13, 2025
Episode 2: April 20, 2025
Episode 3: April 27, 2025
Episode 4: May 4, 2025
Episode 5: May 11, 2025
Episode 6: May 18, 2025
Episode 7: May 25, 2025

Where to Watch The Last of Us Season 2

In the United States, you can catch season 2 of The Last of Us on HBO and stream it on Max. Meanwhile, viewers in the UK can watch it on Sky Atlantic and via NOW streaming service.

How Many Episodes Are in The Last of Us Season 2?

The second season consists of seven episodes, each running for about an hour. This is a change from the first season, which had nine episodes of similar lengths.

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