When does Episode 4 of 'The Last of Us' come out? Date, where to watch and more
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Spoiler alert! The following story contains details about Season 2 of HBO's "The Last of US" (now streaming).
"The Last of Us" fans are still reeling from that episode, but the new season is just reaching the halfway point.
Season 2 of HBO's Emmy-winning apocalypse series premiered last month and has already emotionally battered viewers with the jarring death of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal). Both fans of the video game franchise and
Last week's episode showcased the aftermath of Joel's death and the epic infected battle. Ellie (Bella Ramsey) is now consumed with untethered rage after losing her chosen father figure and is determined to seek vengeance against Abby (Kaitlyn Dever).
The episode concluded with Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) leaving Jackson, Wyoming, and heading to Seattle against town orders. However, when they arrive at a seemingly deserted city, only viewers learn that a massive militia is in control.
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When does the next episode of 'The Last of Us' Season 2 come out?
The next episode of "The Last of Us" Season 2 will drop on Sunday, May 4 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on HBO and its streaming service Max.
New episodes will release every Sunday, with the season finale dropping on Sunday, May 25.
'The Last of Us' Season 2 episode schedule
Season 2 of "The Last of Us" premiered on April 13 and will have seven episodes. Here's what the upcoming schedule looks like:
Episode 4: Sunday, May 4
Sunday, May 4 Episode 5: Sunday, May 11
Sunday, May 11 Episode 6: Sunday, May 18
Sunday, May 18 Episode 7 (season finale): Sunday, May 25
How to watch 'The Last of Us'
New episodes of "The Last of Us" will air on HBO and be available to stream weekly on Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on Max. Season 1 of the series is also available to stream on Max.
Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.
The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads. HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.
Watch 'The Last of Us' Season 2 with Sling + Max
'The Last of Us' Season 2 cast
Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey returned to reprise their leading roles as Joel and Ellie in "The Last of Us" Season 2. The remaining Season 2 cast also includes the following:
Gabriel Luna as Tommy Miller
as Tommy Miller Rutina Wesley as Maria Miller
as Maria Miller Catherine O'Hara as Gail
as Gail Kaitlyn Dever as Abby Anderson
as Abby Anderson Isabela Merced as Dina
as Dina Young Mazino as Jesse
as Jesse Ezra Benedict Agbonkhese as Benjamin
as Benjamin Tati Gabrielle as Nora
as Nora Ariela Barer as Mel
as Mel Spencer Lord as Owen
as Owen Danny Ramirez
Jeffrey Wright
Watch the 'The Last of Us' Season 2 trailer
Will there be a 'The Last of Us' Season 3?
Yes. Ahead of Season 2's premiere, HBO announced "The Last of Us" would be returning for a third season.
However, it is unclear if Season 3 will be the show's final season. Deadline reported that Druckmann and Mazin said they were previously contemplating making up to four seasons.
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