The highly anticipated second season of HBO's The Last of Us premieres this April! Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13th at 9pm ET/PT, with simultaneous streaming on Max. This seven-episode season promises a thrilling continuation of Joel and Ellie's journey.

Picking up five years after the events of season one, the narrative will adapt elements from The Last of Us Part 2, offering familiar territory for gamers and fresh excitement for newcomers. Joel and Ellie, residing with Tommy in Montana, face new challenges and encounters.

Returning stars Pedro Pascal (Joel) and Bella Ramsey (Ellie) are joined by a stellar cast of newcomers: Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Merle Dandridge as Marlene, Lamar Johnson as Henry, Keivonn Woodard as Sam, and Melanie Lynskey as Kathleen.

Explore the captivating character posters below:

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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Following the phenomenal success of season one—garnering numerous Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and Primetime Emmy nominations—HBO is enthusiastically anticipating the show's continuation. HBO executive Francesca Orsi has hinted at a potential four-season run, suggesting this season won't fully encompass the entire game's storyline.

Revisit our review of The Last of Us season one here.