HBO CEO reveals what Craig Mazin is planning for The Last of Us Season 3: Release date, cast changes and more
HBO CEO Casey Bloys has confirmed that The Last of Us Season 3 is slated for a 2027 release. Showrunner Craig Mazin is deciding whether to structure the season as one long installment or two separate parts. While Neil Druckmann steps back to focus on Naughty Dog, Mazin will lead the series forward, with HBO expressing confidence in his vision.
TOI.in While Bloys didn't narrow down the timeline beyond 2027, he confirmed that production planning is underway. HBO CEO Casey Bloys has offered a significant update on The Last of Us Season 3, including its likely release window and behind-the-scenes changes. In a recent interview with Variety, Bloys confirmed that the hit series is 'definitely planned for 2027,' though several creative decisions are still in flux.Bloys revealed that showrunner Craig Mazin is still determining how to structure the next chapter — whether it will unfold over one extended season or span two more. 'It hasn't been decided yet, and I'm following Craig's lead on that,' Bloys said, indicating that the future format remains open.
Series co-creator Neil Druckmann will not be involved in the upcoming season, as he focuses full-time on his role as head of Naughty Dog and ongoing game development. 'Neil has a full-time job creating video games and running Naughty Dog,' Bloys explained. 'But I believe he's given us a good blueprint with the show. Craig is a pro, so I think we'll be in excellent shape.'Despite Druckmann's exit, Bloys expressed full confidence in Mazin's ability to carry the story forward: 'The reason I greenlit The Last of Us in the first place was because Craig was passionate about it after Chernobyl. That creative drive is what mattered most.'With shifts in character arcs — including Pedro Pascal's reduced involvement and uncertainty around Bella Ramsey's role — some fans have speculated about challenges in continuing the story. But Bloys dismissed those concerns: 'Not from a marketing perspective. The video game gives the show a strong foundation, and the first two seasons have firmly established the brand.'
While Bloys didn't narrow down the timeline beyond 2027, he confirmed that production planning is underway. No casting updates or episode counts have been announced yet.The Last of Us remains a cornerstone for HBO, which received 142 combined Emmy nominations across HBO and Max this year. The show alone earned 16, underscoring its critical and commercial success.'We're proud of the team and thrilled with the recognition,' Bloys said, acknowledging executives like Francesca Orsi (Drama), Amy Gravitt (Comedy), and Sarah Aubrey (Max Originals) for their roles in the network's success.
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