The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer Delivers Action, Heartache, and Zombies
The first official teaser for HBO's The Last of Us Season 2 has dropped, giving fans a heart-wrenching glimpse into life years after the gripping events of the first season. For those familiar with The Last of Us Part 2, you'll likely have an idea of what’s on the horizon. For those who haven’t played the game and are itching for answers, Wikipedia might be your best friend—no spoilers here! But one thing's clear: the world in the wake of the Cordyceps pandemic is far from peaceful.
In this teaser, Joel’s internal struggles are palpable (you know what you did, Joel), and his relationship with Ellie appears to be on shaky ground. The tension between the two builds thick layers of drama, but that’s not all the trailer offers. It doubles down on what some fans felt was missing in the first season action. Zombies are back with a vengeance, gunfire is rampant, and we even get glimpses of implied torture and all-around chaos. HBO seems intent on proving that Season 2 will not hold back on the adrenaline-pumping sequences.
One intriguing aspect of the trailer involves Catherine O'Hara, who was previously cast in an undisclosed role. It now seems our hunch was right: she plays a therapist, which becomes pretty clear from the dialogue at the trailer’s start. The timer ticking in the background hints that this isn’t your everyday heart-to-heart but something far more intense, set against the haunting backdrop of a post-apocalyptic world.
However, don’t assume that knowing the game guarantees you’ll have the plot all figured out. Series showrunner Craig Mazin has made it clear that HBO’s adaptation will diverge from the game where it makes sense, sometimes in dramatic ways. While the big events, no spoilers! Are likely to stay intact, fans should expect some fresh surprises along the way.
Though an earlier teaser hinted at a 2024-25 release window, it’s now confirmed that The Last of Us Season 2 won’t arrive until 2025. While that wait may be tough, today’s trailer promises that the next chapter of Joel and Ellie’s story will be worth it.