The Last of Us Season 2 Set for 2025 Release, Show May Extend Beyond Season 4
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HBO's The Last of Us live-action series is set to premiere its second season in 2025 with only seven episodes.
The shorter season will accommodate the game's dense narrative.
Co-creator Craig Mazin hints at extending the series beyond potential seasons 3 and 4 to fully explore the game's story.
The focus will be on character arcs and interconnected narratives.
The show will remain faithful to the source material of the video games.
A potential third game is not in development.
The Last of Us multiplayer game has been canceled.
Fans can expect a more expansive narrative as the series progresses.
Sony's first-party studios, including Naughty Dog, are eagerly awaited for updates on the show's future.
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The Verge • Jun 5, 2024
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Entertainment Weekly • Jun 5, 2024
'The Last of Us' 'may require season 4,' creators tease