The Last of Us Season 2 release date teased with haunting new clip

CES 2025 hit us with a curveball when Naughty Dog Studios' creative director Neal Druckmann unexpectedly stepped onto the Sony press conference stage to drop a brand new trailer for The Last of Us Season 2 — and yeah, it’s as intense as you’d hope.

It's the latest in a few teasers dropped over the last few months. In this one, not only do we get to see our favorite post-apocalyptic duo, Joel and Ellie (Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey), back in action, but we also learned that the new season is set to premiere on Max this April — with the exact date to come.

This time around, Season 2 dives deep into the emotionally charged storyline of The Last of Us Part II, following Ellie’s relentless quest for revenge after a devastating act of violence shakes her world. Oh, and if that wasn’t enough, the trailer gives us another haunting glimpse of Kaitlyn Dever as Abby, a character shrouded in mystery but carrying some major emotional baggage — especially when it comes to Joel.