'The Last of Us' Season 2's Epic Debut Is Shocking and Streams Sooner Than You Think
Set five years after the end of Season 1, The Last of Us Season 2 will not just expand the story that started in 2023, but also push the boundaries of the plotlines from the original video games. The next installment of the mega-popular series has been glimpsed by a handful of critics, and here at Men's Journal, we've seen just the series premiere of Season 2. And so, we can safely say that nobody is really prepared for this.
Right now, The Last of Us Season 2 is sitting with a 92 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes, putting it just slightly below its Season 1 score of 96. In other words, fans of Season 1 have every reason to believe that Season 2 is going to deliver. Here's how and when to stream the first episode of The Last of Us Season 2. No spoilers ahead.
What is the release date for The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1?
The first episode of the HBO series The Last of Us Season 2 is called "Future Days," and it will hit Max on Sunday, April 13, 2025. This will be the first of seven episodes total. This is two fewer episodes than Season 1, which had nine episodes overall. New episodes will drop every Sunday, and the Season 2 finale will air on May 25, 2025.
What time does The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1 start streaming?
HBO cable shows that also stream on Max tend to drop in the evenings rather than at the start of the day. This means that The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1, "Future Days," will start streaming on Max at 9 p.m. EST and 6 p.m. PST. Effectively, The Last of Us Season 2 is taking over the Sunday night slot on Max from The White Lotus Season 3.
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What is the plot of The Last of Us Season 2, Episode 1?
Telling exactly what happens in the debut of The Last of Us Season 2 would obviously ruin the surprise. But, as fans already know, this season will take certain elements from the second game, including the introduction of the crucial character of Abby, who will be played by Kaitlyn Dever throughout the season.
Beyond that, revealing anything more about this season would be too much. For now. One thing is for sure: fans of the show will be furious that they have to wait a whole week to see Episode 2. It's that good!
The Last of Us streams on Max.
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