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HBO Confirms Season 3 of 'The Last of Us' as Showrunners Plan Four-Season Arc

Neil Druckmann remains open to a third game if the story meets his standards, while the Fireflies’ cure viability has been clarified.

Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal in HBO's 'The Last of Us' Season 2.
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Young Mazino as Jesse looking off to the left in a black coat and a serious expression in The Last of Us Season 2

Overview

  • HBO has officially greenlit a third season of 'The Last of Us' series, with showrunners confirming the narrative will require four seasons to conclude.
  • Neil Druckmann has stated he would pursue a third game in the franchise only if the story is deemed worthy of its legacy.
  • Druckmann clarified that the Fireflies’ plan to create a cure using Ellie’s immunity was intended to work, addressing a long-debated question from the original game.
  • Season 3 of the HBO series is expected to focus on Abby’s perspective, as hinted by Catherine O’Hara and supported by narrative developments.
  • The second season finale of the show is set to air on May 25, 2025, with early leaks causing concern among fans avoiding spoilers.