What Time Do New Episodes of ‘The Last of Us’ Season 2 Come Out on HBO and MAX?

The Last of Us Season 2 made a strong return on HBO recently, bringing joy to fans of the video game adaptation by featuring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie. The new season continues the story five years after the intense events of the first season. Joel and Ellie are now residing in a survivors’ community in Jackson, Wyoming. Although they are in a safe place, their relationship is strained, possibly due to Ellie discovering Joel’s actions of eliminating the Fireflies in Salt Lake City to protect her. Unbeknownst to them, someone else is seeking revenge on Joel for his past deeds in the Season 1 finale.

A new character named Abby (played by Kaitlyn Dever) and her companions have spent years tracking down Joel to Jackson with the intent of seeking vengeance. Abby is joined by Manny (Danny Ramirez), Mel (Ariela Barer), Nora (Tati Gabrielle), and Owen (Spencer Lord) – the only surviving Fireflies from Salt Lake City who are determined to make Joel pay for his actions.

Will Abby finally confront Joel in the upcoming episodes? Could viewers witness a heartfelt moment between Dina (Isabela Merced) and Ellie? What transpired between Joel and Eugene? And will any other characters seek therapy in the following episodes? These intriguing questions keep the suspense alive for fans as they eagerly await the next episodes of The Last of Us Season 2.

Here’s everything you need to know about when The Last of Us Season 2 comes out on HBO and MAX…

Joel (Pedro Pascal) in snow gear in 'The Last of Us' Season 2
Photo: HBO

Yep! There is a new episode of The Last of Us on HBO and MAX tonight.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 arrives on HBO and MAX on Sunday, April 20, 2025.

You can watch The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 tonight on HBO at 9 PM ET/PT.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 will also be available to stream on MAX at 9 PM ET on Sunday, April 20.

Ellie in 'The Last of Us' Season 2 Episode 2
Photo: HBO

Watch 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. HBO is available through your cable provider. If you have an HBO subscription, you also have access to the streaming service, MAX, by using your cable login credentials.

MAX is also currently 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.

Ready to make a longer commitment? 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.

The Last of Us Season 2 is comprised of seven episodes. This means that Season 2 of the HBO hit is shorter than the first season, which had nine episodes.

Worried you might miss a single installment 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: 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
Dina (Isabela Merced) and Joel (Pedro Pascal) riding horses in 'The Last of Us' Season 2
Photo: HBO

Good news, TLOU fans! On April 9, 2025, HBO confirmed that they are making The Last of Us Season 3. Series co-creator and co-showrunner Craig Mazin has already revealed to Variety that he and creative partner Neil Druckmann always intended to split 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 is! Just scroll to the top of this page and you can watch the latest The Last of Us Season 2 trailer.

If you see a different video playing, try refreshing the page. The trailer should rise to the top of the queue.

Who’s who in The Last of Us Season 2 cast? The second season of the hit HBO series features actors you’ll recognize from popular shows like Game of Thrones, The Worst Witch, Apple Cider Vinegar, True Blood, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and You. Here’s a full list of everyone in the main cast of The Last of Us:

  • Pedro Pascal as Joel
  • 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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