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Last of Us Showrunners Confirm Fourth Season Likely Needed to Complete Story

Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann reveal Season 3 will expand Abby's arc but say a fourth season is essential to finish adapting the second game.

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The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal is always singing the praises of co-star Bella Ramsey (Getty/HBO)
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Overview

  • Season 2 of HBO's The Last of Us concludes on May 25, 2025, with a finale setting up the next chapter of the adaptation.
  • Craig Mazin stated there is 'no way' to complete the narrative in Season 3, making a fourth season the most likely outcome for concluding the story.
  • Season 3 will focus on Abby's perspective, temporarily sidelining Ellie, and is expected to have a longer episode count than Season 2.
  • Key factions like the Seraphites and WLF, withheld in earlier seasons, will be explored in Season 3 as part of the show's deliberate pacing strategy.
  • HBO has not yet officially greenlit a fourth season, but the show's critical acclaim and popularity suggest strong potential for continuation.