We haven't yet reached the last ofThe Last of Us. Ahead of the highly anticipated season 2 premiere on April 13, HBO announced that the hit sci-fi series—based on the popular PlayStationvideo game franchise—has already been renewed for a third season. The announcement didn't exactly come out of nowhere. Co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have spent months dropping hints that they would need multiple seasons to adapt the gamesThe Last of Us: Part IandThe Last of Us: Part II, and thatPart II's storyline, in particular, would stretchbeyond season 2. As Mazin toldDeadlinein 2024, "We don't think that we're going to be able to tell the story even within two seasons [2 and 3] because we're taking our time to go down interesting pathways, which we did a little bit in season 1, too. Season 3 will be significantly larger. And indeed, the story may require season 4." (Similarly, HBO executive Francesca Orsi toldthe outletin February 2025 that "it's looking like four seasons.") Even before these teases, there was little doubt the series would continue as long as necessary. Actress Bella Ramsey, who plays protagonist Ellie Williams,told ELLE in 2023that she would play the character for as long as HBO wants her. "There's no limits for me," Ramsey says. "They can do as many games as they like, as many series as they like, and I'll be here, flying back out to Canada." Mazin also shared his enthusiasm with ELLE, adding that, "To get to the end of the story in the time that we need to take to get to the proper end would be awesome. If I got to work on a set with Bella Ramsey every day for the rest of my life, I'd be thrilled." At the time of HBO's official green light, announced on April 9, 2025, Mazin shared an official statement saying that "the end results" of season 2 "have exceeded even our most ambitious goals," with Druckmann adding that "we're thrilled to bring you more ofThe Last of Us." In an interview withVarietyreleased May 4, 2025, actress Isabela Merced who plays Dina, discussed some production expectations. When asked if she knew when filming of season 3 would begin, Merced replied, "No, but I think it should be next year." This story will be updated. You Might Also Like The 15 Best Organic And Clean Shampoos For Any And All Hair Types 100 Gifts That Are $50 Or Under (And Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are)
