The Last of Us, an HBO post-apocalyptic drama based on the beloved PlayStation game, has been a massive success. The first season was so well received that another season was immediately greenlit, and fans eagerly await its release. Bella Ramsey, who plays Ellie in the series, recently provided an update on when fans can expect to see The Last of Us Season 2.

Filming Schedule And Release Window

According to Ramsey, filming for the second season is expected to start later this year, with a possible release date in “end of 2024, early 2025.” The production for the first season was a mammoth task and took a full year to shoot, beginning in July 2021 and ending in January 2023. However, it is possible that the second season’s production cycle may be shorter, making a late 2024 release possible.

Changes In The Storyline

Craig Mazin, the showrunner, has confirmed that the storyline of The Last of Us Season 2 may be “fairly different” from the game’s events. The first season took a similar approach, deviating from the game’s storyline in some ways. Nevertheless, Ramsey will reprise her role as Ellie, and Pedro Pascal will play Joel.

Multiple Seasons For The Last Of Us Part II

The Last of Us Part II is a larger game than its predecessor, and it may be split across multiple seasons. This could result in a shorter shooting schedule for each season, which might speed up the production cycle of the second season.