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Sun Mar 09 2025

New trailer for the second season of The Last of Us hints at a major confrontation between Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, and Joel, played by Pedro Pascal, although a significant moment is still being kept under wraps.

"You made an oath."

The second season of The Last of Us is getting closer to its premiere, scheduled for mid-April. HBO has released a new trailer that has further heightened the anticipation for the return of the acclaimed series. This exciting preview, which lasts about two minutes, was first presented at the South by Southwest festival on March 8.

The trailer is filled with intense and dark moments that have been directly drawn from the video game franchise developed by Naughty Dog. The attention focuses on the final moments of this teaser, where it is revealed that Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey, will discover the truth about what Joel, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, did at the end of the first season. While no spoilers will be provided for those who haven't finished watching the first season, this event raises important narrative threads for the new installment. Fans of the story are wondering if this shocking and divisive event from The Last of Us Part II will be part of the second season.

As for the release, the second season of the series will debut in the United States on April 12, while it will be available in the UK and Australia the following day. Viewers in the United States will be able to access the series via HBO and Max, while in the UK, it will be available on Sky and Now TV, and in Australia, it can be followed on Binge and Foxtel.

The cast of the second season includes Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal, along with Gabriel Luna as Tommy and Rutina Wesley as Maria. Notable additions include Kaitlyn Dever, who will play Abby, a crucial figure in the story. The audience can also expect other characters such as Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazino as Jesse, and Jeffrey Wright as Isaac, among others.

The second season will be shorter than the first, which has generated expectations and curiosity among fans of the series, who anticipate that with a more concise duration, the plot could be more focused and dynamic.