Last of Us Season 2 Trailer Breaks HBO Records Ahead of April Premiere

The highly anticipated season introduces new characters and plot elements while achieving 158 million trailer views in three days.

The trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 set a new record for HBO and Max, with 158 million views in its first three days—a 160% increase over previous trailers for the series.
Season 2 premieres on April 13, 2025, and will consist of seven episodes, continuing the story of Joel and Ellie while introducing new challenges and dynamics.
Kaitlyn Dever joins the cast as Abby, a central character from the video game sequel, alongside other newcomers like Isabela Merced as Dina and Young Mazino as Jesse.
Season 2 will incorporate spores, a key feature from the games, marking a shift from the tendrils used in Season 1 to better align with the source material.
The showrunners have confirmed that the series will expand on the game’s story, with additional seasons planned to fully explore its narrative and characters.