Will there be a season 3 of 'The Last of Us'?: All the updates about the future of HBO's hit series

HBO’s The Last of Us season two closes with emotional devastation and a violent cliffhanger. Fans are already speculating about where the series will go next. Season three is officially confirmed, and based on the ending of season two, viewers can expect a shift in perspective.

In the final episode, Ellie continues her pursuit of revenge. After tracking Abby’s group to Seattle, she kills Owen and unintentionally fatally wounds a pregnant Mel. The episode climaxes when Jesse is suddenly killed by Abby, who then confronts Ellie with the line: “I let you live, and you wasted it,” before the screen cuts to black.

The final scenes hint at a major narrative change for season three. We briefly see Abby waking up in the Seattle SoundView stadium, a familiar setting from the video game.

A screen reading “Day One” mirrors the show’s previous timelines, suggesting the next season will follow Abby’s journey — a bold narrative pivot that reflects the game’s dual perspective.

HBO greenlit season three before the second season aired, with production set to begin in June 2025. Returning cast members will likely include Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Gabriel Luna, and Isabela Merced.

There’s no official release date yet, but fans may expect a return in early 2027 if HBO follows the same two-year release cycle.