The eagerly anticipated second season of The Last of Us is set to premiere on HBO this April. Confirmed by the network, the series will debut on Sunday, April 13, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, with episodes also available to stream on Max. Spanning seven installments, HBO has teased the upcoming season with striking character posters featuring Joel, Ellie, and Abby.

Taking place five years after the events of the first season, The Last of Us Season 2 will delve into the storyline of The Last of Us Part 2, offering fans of the games a familiar narrative. Starring Pedro Pascal as Joel and Bella Ramsey as Ellie, the new season introduces several fresh characters, including Kaityln Dever as Abby, Isabela Merced as Dina, Young Mazine as Jesse, Ariela Barer as Mel, and Tati Gabrielle as Nora. Notably, Gabrielle is also slated to star in Naughty Dog’s upcoming game, Interstellar: The Heretic Prophet.

Don’t miss the new character posters in the gallery below, showcasing the returning and new cast members.

The Last of Us Season 2 Character Posters

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The first season of The Last of Us was a critical and commercial success for HBO, earning multiple Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards and nominations for Outstanding Drama Series, Lead Actor, Lead Actress, Outstanding Director, and Outstanding Writing. With Francesca Orsi from HBO hinting at a potential four-season run, this season marks just the beginning of what promises to be an epic journey.

For a deeper dive into the first season, read our review here.