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The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer Breaks HBO Records Nearly a Month Before It Begins

By NoahMar 19,2025

The anticipation for The Last of Us Season 2 is palpable, even before its premiere. The recently released trailer, showcased at SXSW, has already amassed over 158 million views across platforms in just three days—a record for HBO and Max original programming, exceeding previous promotional views by at least 160%, according to Warner Brothers Discovery. This staggering number reflects the show's growing popularity, with Season 1 episodes averaging around 32 million cross-platform viewers domestically. This is a significant increase compared to the Season 1 finale's 8.2 million same-day viewers, highlighting the immense buzz surrounding the upcoming season. The show's success is undeniable, solidifying its place as one of HBO's most successful series in recent years.

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

Season 2 will feature a five-year time jump, following Joel and Ellie as they navigate a more dangerous and unpredictable world, facing conflict with each other. Returning stars Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, Gabriel Luna, and Rutina Wesley will be joined by new cast members Kaitlyn Dever, Isabella Merced, Catherine O’Hara, and Jeffrey Wright.

At the SXSW panel, showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin confirmed the return of spores, a key element omitted from Season 1. The trailer hints at their reintroduction, showcasing Ellie witnessing an infected releasing spores. Druckmann explained an escalation in the number and types of infected, along with a shift in the infection's spread vector. Mazin confirmed the spores' return, emphasizing the dramatic necessity of their introduction in Season 2.

The Last of Us Season 2 premieres April 13, 2025, on HBO and HBO Max.

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