After what feels like an excruciatingly long wait, Sky has finally confirmed the return of The Last of Us for season 2. The seven-episode second season of the Emmy®-winning exclusive drama series has now been confirmed to debut on Monday, April 14, 2025 on Sky and streaming service NOW.
A short synopsis for the new season reads: Five years after the events of the first season, Joel and Ellie are drawn into conflict with each other and a world even more dangerous and unpredictable than the one they left behind.
Three new character posters have been released highlights Joel (Pedro Pascal), Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and Abby (Kaitlyn Dever):
Season two returning cast includes Pedro Pascal as Joel, Bella Ramsey as Ellie, Gabriel Luna as Tommy, and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Previously announced new cast includes Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, Tati Gabrielle as Nora, Spencer Lord as Owen, Danny Ramirez as Manny, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac. Catherine O’Hara also guest stars.
Based on the acclaimed video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog, The Last of Us is written and executive produced by Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann. The series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television and is also executive produced by Carolyn Strauss, Jacqueline Lesko, Cecil O’Connor, Asad Qizilbash, Carter Swan, and Evan Wells; with writer/co-executive producer Halley Gross. Production companies: PlayStation Productions, Word Games, Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog.
