The Last of Us Season 2 left fans reeling after delivering a shocking blow to series hero Joel, mirroring his fate from the video game storyline. His brutal demise at the hands of five survivors seeking revenge for a past massacre was a heartbreaking moment. As Joel met his tragic end, viewers were left wondering about the future direction of the show and what lies ahead for the characters, especially Ellie. With Joel gone, what twists and turns await in The Last of Us as the story progresses? And most importantly for fans, when can we expect the next episode of The Last of Us Season 2 to premiere on HBO and MAX?
HBO’s adaptation of The Last of Us has successfully translated the popular video game series into an engaging live-action format. Season 1 delved into the bond between Joel, a jaded smuggler, and Ellie, a young girl immune to a deadly fungal infection. Their journey across a post-apocalyptic landscape in the hopes of finding a cure formed the heart of the narrative. However, Joel’s pivotal decision to prioritize Ellie’s safety over everything else sets the stage for the intense repercussions explored in Season 2.
As the plot unfolds in Season 2, Episode 2 titled “Through the Valley,” Ellie vows to seek vengeance against those responsible for Joel’s brutal death. The audience eagerly anticipates whether she will follow through on her quest for retribution in the upcoming episode. The tension and drama continue to build as The Last of Us navigates the aftermath of Joel’s demise and the impact it has on Ellie and the other characters.
Here’s everything you need to know about when The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 comes out on HBO and MAX…
Yes! There will be a new episode of The Last of Us on HBO and MAX tonight.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 comes out on HBO and MAX on Sunday, April 27, 2025.
You can watch The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 tonight on HBO at 9 PM ET/PT.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 will also be available to stream on MAX at 9 PM ET on Sunday, April 27.
You can catch all-new episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 on HBO on Sunday nights at 9 PM ET/PT from now through May 25. If you have an HBO subscription through your cable provider, you also have access to the streaming service, MAX, by using your cable login credentials.
MAX is also available on its own, monthly ad-free for as little as 16.99/month or for $9.99/month with ads. An ultimate ad-free subscription goes for $20.99/month and includes up to 100 downloads on the go.
One of the cheapest ways to get Max is actually by subscribing through Sling. You’ll get 50% off your first month and $5 off every following month when you subscribe to Sling Blue + Max.
Want to save as much moola as possible? You can get two months free if you decide to purchase an annual subscription. Ad-free annual bundles go for $169.99/year or $209.99/year for the ultimate tier. A year’s worth of MAX with ads goes for $99.99/year.
You also have the option to bundle MAX with your existing Hulu and Disney+ subscription for an addition $16.99/month with ads or $29.99/month ad-free.
There are seven episodes in The Last of Us Season 2. Yes, this does mean that the second season of the HBO hit is shorter than the first season, which had a total of nine episodes.
Don’t want to miss a single second of The Last of Us Season 2? Here’s your guide to when each and every episode of The Last of Us Season 2 airs on HBO and streams on MAX:
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 “Future Days”: Sunday, April 13
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 “Through the Valley”: Sunday, April 20
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3: Sunday, April 27
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4: Sunday, May 4
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5: Sunday, May 11
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6: Sunday, May 18
- The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7: Sunday, May 25
Yes, there definitely will be! On April 9, 2025, HBO announced that they are making The Last of Us Season 3. The show’s co-creator and co-showrunner Craig Mazin has already revealed that he and creative partner Neil Druckmann envisioned splitting the events of the video game The Last of Us II into multiple TV seasons. “It feels like we’ve got one or two more seasons,” Mazin told Variety.
There sure is. You can scroll to the top of this page to watch the latest The Last of Us Season 2 trailer.
If you see a different video playing, try refreshing the page. The trailer should then rise to the top of the queue.
Who’s still in The Last of Us Season 2 cast? (RIP Pedro Pascal’s Joel.) The second season of the HBO hit features actors you’ll recognize from popular shows like Game of Thrones, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Dopesick, True Blood, Beef, and You. Here’s a full list of everyone in the main cast of The Last of Us:
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie
- Gabriel Luna as Tommy
- Rutina Wesley as Maria
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
- Young Mazino as Jesse
- Isabela Merced as Dina
- Danny Ramirez as Manny
- Ariela Barer as Mel
- Tati Gabrielle as Nora
- Spencer Lord as Owen
- Catherine O’Hara as Gail
- Jeffrey Wright as Isaac
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