Curious why HBO won’t air a new episode of The Last of Us Season 2 this Sunday? After weeks of intense storytelling, major character deaths, and escalating confrontations between Ellie and Abby’s factions, fans are eager to see what happens next. The series has built momentum with each episode, leaving viewers anticipating the next chapter in Ellie’s journey.
Here’s what we know about the current status of The Last of Us Season 2.
Why HBO won’t air a new The Last of Us Season 2 episode today
HBO will not air a new episode of The Last of Us Season 2 on Sunday, June 1, 2025. The season concluded with the seventh and final episode, “Convergence,” which HBO released on May 25, 2025.
Season 2 began streaming on April 13, 2025, with the premiere episode “Future Days.” It ran for seven consecutive Sundays, with one episode released each week on HBO and Max. Episode 7, directed by Nina Lopez-Corrado and co-written by Neil Druckmann, Halley Gross, and Craig Mazin, ended Ellie’s first major confrontation with Abby and her group after the events at the aquarium.
In the final episode, Ellie kills Owen and Mel at the aquarium before Abby ambushes her at the theater. Abby kills Jesse, injures Tommy, and holds Ellie at gunpoint in a cliffhanger ending. The episode closes with a flashback to three days earlier, when Abby prepares to meet with Isaac.
Each episode of Season 2 focused on character development and the fallout from Joel’s death, the WLF conflict, and Ellie’s descent into revenge. Viewership for the season fluctuated, with the premiere drawing 0.938 million viewers and Episode 6 reaching 0.701 million.
HBO has not announced a specific release date for The Last of Us Season 3. However, showrunner Craig Mazin has confirmed in interviews that the story will continue, adapting further material from The Last of Us Part II game. Future production timelines will depend on scheduling, script development, and cast availability.
The Last of Us Season 2 consisted of seven episodes and concluded with “Convergence” on May 25, 2025. No additional episodes are scheduled to air.
