How Many Episodes of ‘The Last of Us’ Are There? HBO’s Release Schedule

By Kayla Cobb @kaylcobb
Published Jan. 16, 2023
Updated Feb. 21, 2023

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When The Last of Us was first released in 2013, it took the gaming world by storm. The highly-anticipated action-adventure lived up to its hype, eventually winning several awards. It has come to be known as one of the greatest games of all time as well as one of PlayStation’s bestselling titles. There’s a lot of excitement and fandom around The Last of Us, and now HBO is trying its hand at this beloved zombie-adjacent property.

From Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann and Chernobyl’s Craig Mazin comes the series adaptation of The Last of Us. Pedro Pascal portrays this story’s surly antihero Joel, and Bella Ramsey plays the ever sarcastic Ellie. And they’re just the tip of this show’s stellar cast. Wondering when you can expect new episodes of The Last of Us on HBO and HBO Max? We have your back.

How Many Episodes Are in The Last of Us?

Altogether, there will be nine episodes in the first season of The Last of Us. Remember to avoid mushrooms and that there’s no shame in keeping the lights on.

When Do New Episodes of The Last of Us Premiere?

For the next couple of months, Sunday nights are reserved for horror. New episodes will premiere Sundays at 9/8c p.m. Looking for a full guide to this season? We have you covered:

Is There a Trailer for The Last of Us?

You know there is, and it’s every bit as haunting as you’d expect. Scroll above to see if for yourself, and get excited. There are a lot more infected to come.