Fans of The Last of Us were treated to a jaw-dropping surprise today with the release of a 4K teaser concept trailer for Season 2, unveiled under the Max (formerly HBO Max) banner. Though not an official trailer, the fan-made concept is already going viral across social media, sparking fresh excitement for the highly anticipated return of the hit post-apocalyptic drama.
The concept trailer dives deeper into the harrowing world left behind after the Cordyceps outbreak, teasing Ellie’s brutal path of vengeance following the events of Season 1. Visually stunning and emotionally intense, the trailer introduces haunting new settings, darker tones, and potential glimpses of key characters like Abby, Dina, and even a flashback of Joel, played by Pedro Pascal.
Set to a haunting version of Pearl Jam’s Future Days, the teaser showcases high-stakes action sequences, emotional breakdowns, and heart-pounding confrontations that mirror the tone of The Last of Us Part II video game by Naughty Dog.
Although HBO and Max have yet to release an official trailer, filming for Season 2 is currently underway, with Bella Ramsey returning as Ellie. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have confirmed that the second season will closely follow the narrative of the second game, but may be split across multiple seasons.
As fans eagerly await more news, the teaser concept has only fueled speculation about casting decisions, plot adjustments, and just how far Season 2 will go in adapting the game’s most controversial moments.
Stay tuned — the infection spreads again in 2025.