The acclaimed video game-based HBO series The Last of Us has officially announced that it has finished production on season two as the first season ended with Joel, played by Pedro Pascal (The Mandalorian), saving Ellie, played by Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones), from being tested by the fireflies.According to Comicbook, the editor of the series, Timothy Good (The Umbrella Academy), posted on his X account, keeping the viewers up to date. The photos taken celebrate completing production, and Good has implied that his work in season two can begin after he edits the batch of episodes.

Wrapped! Congratulations to the incredible production crew of #TheLastOfUs season 2. We will bring your hard work home now! #editing #postproduction #TLOU @HBO @StreamOnMax pic.twitter.com/3wZZaBnapE

— Timothy Good, ACE BFE 🇸🇪🏳️‍🌈 (@timothygood) August 19, 2024

The second season is expected to explore the aftermath of the events in the previous season as Joel and Ellie continue their perilous journey across the United States. According to Comicbook, the entirety of The Last of Us was filmed across various locations in Canada; this format should continue into the next season. As they face new threats and make difficult choices, their bond will be tested in ways they never imagined.According to an mxdwn post, the new members added to the roster of the upcoming season will consist of Kaitlyn Dever (Last Man Standing), Danny Ramirez (The Falcon and the Winter Soldier), Jeffery Wright (Westworld) and many others.

According to Comicbook, even though production has wrapped up, information surrounding the plot and release date remains under wraps, and the production team will surely stay true to the source material while adding their own twist. HBO has confirmed that the next season of the renowned TV series will make its return sometime in 2025. While waiting for further information to emerge, the entire first season is available to stream on Max.