The third season of the television series The Last of Us on HBO was officially renewed on April 9, 2025.[2] The season will adapt Abby's perspective from the 2020 video game The Last of Us Part II, occurring concurrently with the events of the previous season.
Showrunner Craig Mazin is the sole writer for season 3, after Neil Druckmann "stepped back creatively" from the show on July 2, 2025.[3]
Cast and characters[]
Starring
- Bella Ramsey as Ellie Williams
- Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson
- Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller[4]
- Isabela Merced as Dina[4]
- Young Mazino as Jesse[4]
Recurring
- Spencer Lord as Owen[4]
- Tati Gabrielle as Nora[4]
- Ariela Barer as Mel[4]
- TBA as Manny[4]
Development[]
On June 24, 2024, showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann teased that a potential third season would be "significantly larger" than season 2, and added that a fourth season may be required in order to tell the full story.[5] It was reported on December 5, 2024, that the series had been renewed for a third season.[6] On April 9, 2025, HBO officially announced the third season.[2] As of April 2025, Mazin had not begun writing the third season, stating he intended to start once the second season had aired.[7] Catherine O'Hara, who portrayed Gail Lynden in the second season, confirmed in a May 2025 interview that the third season would focus on Abby, describing it as "the Abby story."[8]
Filming[]
The season reportedly began filming in summer 2025 in Vancouver, British Columbia, under the production title Mega Sword.[9][10] Production List revealed the season would begin filming on June 30, 2025, at the Bridge Studios in Burnaby, British Columbia.[11][12] In May 2025, when asked when she would begin filming for the third season, Isabela Merced responded that she believed it would be in 2026, saying "it should be next year."[13]
Gallery[]
Videos[]
External links[]
Watch The Last Of Us on HBO Max
References[]
- ↑ Schneider, Michael (July 15, 2025). "HBO Max Boss Casey Bloys on 'The Penguin' Season 2, What's Next for 'The Last of Us' and If He'd Ride a Plane Piloted By Nathan Fielder". Variety. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Campione, Katie (April 9, 2025). "'The Last Of Us' Renewed For Season 3 At HBO Ahead Of Season 2 Premiere". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ↑ Campione, Katie (July 2, 2025). "'The Last Of Us' Co-Creator Neil Druckmann To Step Back Creatively From HBO Series Ahead Of Season 3". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 13, 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 The Last of Us – Season 3.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (June 5, 2024). "'The Last Of Us' Season 2 Episode Count Revealed As Craig Mazin & Neil Druckmann Explain Decision & Tease Additional Seasons". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ↑ Dutta, Shubhabrata (December 5, 2024). "The Last of Us Reportedly Renewed For Season 3 at HBO". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved February 5, 2024.
- ↑ Russell, Bradley (April 12, 2025). "The Last of Us co-creator hasn't started writing season 3 but is 'champing at the bit to get back to the keyboard'". Total Film. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ↑ Vary, Adam B. (May 19, 2025). "Catherine O'Hara on Her Scene-Stealing 'The Last of Us' Character, Why Pedro Pascal Is Like Meryl Streep and Catching COVID While Making 'The Studio'". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
- ↑ Klawans, Justin (December 17, 2024). "'The Last of Us' Season 3 May Be Arriving Sooner Than You Think". Collider. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ↑ Fiddis, Rachael (December 18, 2024). "The Last of Us Fans May Not Have Long to Wait for Season 3". GameRant. Retrieved February 3, 2025.
- ↑ "The Last of Us (Season 3)". Production List. Film & Television Industry Alliance. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
- ↑ THE LAST OF US Renewed For Another Big Season of Vancouver as Dystopian Seattle
- ↑ Aurthur, Kate (May 4, 2025). "'The Last of Us' Star Isabela Merced on Dina and Ellie's Romance, Getting That Sex Scene Right and LGBTQ Representation: 'No One Actually Thinks I'm Queer'". Variety. Retrieved May 25, 2025.
| Season 1 | "When You're Lost in the Darkness" · "Infected" · "Long, Long Time" · "Please Hold to My Hand" · "Endure and Survive" · "Kin" · "Left Behind" · "When We Are in Need" · "Look for the Light" |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | "Future Days" · "Through the Valley" · "The Path" · "Day One" · "Feel Her Love" · "The Price" · "Convergence" |
| Season 3 | TBA |