- HBO's The Last of Us TV series is returning with a second season, premiering on April 13, 2025.
- Ahead of season 2's premiere, HBO has shared the complete release schedule of the new season.
- The Last of Us Season 2 will have a total of 7 episodes, streaming every Sunday on HBO and Max.
After a wait of more than two years, The Last of Us TV show is returning with a second season this weekend. In comparison to the first season, which sees Joel and Ellie bond and fight infected while traveling, Season 2 will be a grimmer and an emotional ride. With the release of the second season right around the corner, it is imperative to know when new episodes will be released. So, we have detailed the ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 release schedule in this guide.
You can check out the TLOU season 2 release schedule, along with episode titles and release dates right below.
The Last of Us Season 2: Episode Release Dates and Titles

TLOU fans, I know you’ve already heard it, but the second season of this HBO show is confirmed to be a shorter season compared to the first one. The Last of Us Season 2 will feature only 7 episodes as compared to 9 episodes in the first season. This is because the showrunners have confirmed that TLOU Season 2 won’t adapt the complete story of the video game. Instead, they are aiming to share Joel, Ellie, and Abby’s story in up to four seasons.
Currently, only the title for the first episode of season 2 has been revealed. We will update the list as we learn the titles for the upcoming episodes. Here is the complete release schedule of HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2:
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1: Future Days: April 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
- The Last of Us Episode 2: April 20, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
- The Last of Us Episode 3: April 27, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
- The Last of Us Episode 4: May 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
- The Last of Us Episode 5: May 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
- The Last of Us Episode 6: May 18, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
- The Last of Us Episode 7: May 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM PT (9:00 PM ET)
The much-awaited TLOU Season 2 will premiere on HBO and on Max online starting April 13. This season will add many new characters to The Last of Us Season 2 cast and take us to the unexplored post-apocalyptic regions of America, including Washington. That said, are you excited for The Last of Us Season 2? Let us know in the comments below.