HBO Shocks Fans with Surprise Announcement: The Last of Us Season 3 is Official!

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Although Season 2 of “The Last of Us” hasn’t been released yet, HBO is already planning for Season 3 of the show. This popular IP from gaming and television has roots in the game developed by Naughty Dog back in 2013 for PS3. The game was highly acclaimed for its storytelling, earning numerous awards and positive reviews, while also enjoying commercial success as it transitioned to PS4. Seven years later, the long-awaited sequel, “The Last of Us Part II,” was released, which, despite being more divisive, still achieved significant success.

The impressive reception of the initial game led to the project’s approval for adaptation. Originally planned as a movie, “The Last of Us” morphed into a television series on HBO, with its creator Neil Druckmann contributing as writer, producer, and director, alongside showrunner Craig Mazin. The critically acclaimed first season encompassed the entirety of the first game, leaving only the second one to be adapted. Fortunately for HBO, “The Last of Us Part II” is a richly detailed game that is significantly longer than its predecessor. It was decided early in the development of Season 2 that “The Last of Us” would span multiple seasons to cover the second game, and HBO is already moving forward with plans for future instalments.

The Last of Us Renewed for Season 3

On Sunday evening, the second season of “The Last of Us” will debut. Already, HBO has confirmed that there will be a third season of this popular series. At the moment, fans can only speculate where the story might head in subsequent seasons, as they wait to see how the second season concludes before deciding what aspects of the game’s narrative remain for adaptation in Season 3 and possibly beyond, a potential fourth season. The creative team behind the show have emphasized their intention to stay true to the original game’s story, so significant deviations from future seasons are unlikely. Recently, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann also issued a statement about the renewal for Season 3.

A release date hasn’t been set yet, but a team of writers is expected to be established soon as they work on finalizing the episodes for Season 2. The gap between the end of Season 1 and the start of Season 2 was two years long, though it might not have been intended originally. Unfortunately, the SAG-AFTRA and writers strikes in 2023 caused a halt to production for about half a year. Despite this, casting had already begun before the strikes, suggesting that Season 2 may have premiered in 2024 if not for these interruptions.

It can’t be for nothing. Season 3 is coming. #TheLastOfUs

— Max (@StreamOnMax) April 9, 2025

As Season 3 is rapidly progressing, there’s hope that it will debut towards the end of 2026. One advantage of adapting such an intricate game into multiple seasons is that the main characters have largely been chosen beforehand. However, a few pivotal roles from the second game are yet to be filled. Nevertheless, HBO is well aware that viewers eagerly await more!

In their review, egmr.ru awarded The Last of Us Season 2 a 4 out of 5 stars, acknowledging that while it has some shortcomings, it delivers an emotionally intense narrative that pushes boundaries: “Although it still has its flaws, [The Last of Us Season 2] is unapologetic in its ambition and takes risks that few other popular stories would even consider. Some elements of Season 2 may provoke anger among fans of both the game and the show, but the series’ courage to address challenging themes is worthy of praise in this generally safe era of franchise TV. It’s brutally honest, emotionally raw, and it will likely move viewers to tears every other episode, thanks to the outstanding performances by Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal.

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2025-04-09 19:13