Last week’s latest episode of HBO’s The Last of Us concluded with a delightful surprise. Ellie (Bella Ramsey) appeared to reminisce about joyful moments in Jackson, during a time when Joel (Pedro Pascal) was still alive. Promotional images and previews for The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 appear to confirm that series star Pedro Pascal will return in tonight’s episode, just a few weeks following Joel’s brutal demise on the show. So when is the next episode of The Last of Us airing? When can you catch The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 on HBO and MAX?

Inspired by the best-selling video games of the same name, The Last of Us follows a group of survivors navigating a post-apocalyptic America. Oddly enough, their main concern never seems to be the hordes of zombie-like Infected wandering the earth. Instead, the individuals in The Last of Us seem determined to eliminate each other.

The Last of Us Season 2 revolves around an unending cycle of violent revenge. Earlier in the season, Joel was captured, tortured, and killed by the few remaining survivors of his Season 1 Salt Lake City onslaught. Now, Ellie and her girlfriend Dina (Isabela Merced) have tracked down Joel’s murderers to Seattle. Last week, Ellie brutally killed one of Joel’s assailants and continues to pursue the others.

What will happen this week on The Last of Us? When do new episodes of TLOU come out? Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch The Last of Us on HBO and MAX…

Is The Last of Us Season 2 On HBO Tonight (5/18/25)?

Yep! There will be a new episode of The Last of Us on HBO and MAX tonight.

When Does The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Come Out? The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Release Date:

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 comes out on HBO and MAX on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

What Time Does The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 Come On Tonight?

You can watch The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 tonight on HBO at 9 PM ET/PT.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6 will also be available to stream on MAX at 9 PM ET on Sunday, May 18.

How Many Episodes are in The Last of Us Season 2?

There are seven episodes in The Last of Us Season 2. Interestingly, that means that the new season of TLOU is shorter than the first. There were nine episodes in Season 1.

The Last of Us Season 2 Episode Guide: When Do New Episodes of The Last of Us Premiere?

Stoked to see Pedro Pascal return as Joel to The Last of Us Season 2? Don’t want to miss a second of Ellie’s mission of vengeance? Here’s a guide to when each and every episdoe of The Last of Us Season 2 comes out:

• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 1 “Future Days”: Sunday, April 13
• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 2 “Through the Valley”: Sunday, April 20
• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 3 “The Path”: Sunday, April 27
• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 4 “Day One”: Sunday, May 4
• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 “Feel Her Love”: Sunday, May 11
• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 6: Sunday, May 18
• The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 7: Sunday, May 25

Will There Be a Last of Us Season 3?

Yes, there will be a Last of Us Season 3. HBO confirmed they were renewing the show all the way back on April 9, 2025. The Last of Us co-creator and co-showrunner Craig Mazin has also shared that he and partner Neil Druckmann have always planned on splitting the events of video game The Last of Us II into multiple TV seasons. “It feels like we’ve got one or two more seasons,” Mazin told Variety.

Is There a The Last of Us Season 2 Trailer?

There definitely is a trailer. Simply scroll to the top of this page to watch the latest The Last of Us Season 2 trailer.

If you see a different video playing, you can try refreshing the page. The trailer should then rise to the top of the video player queue.

The Last of Us Season 2 Cast Guide:

The new season of the hit HBO show features actors you might recognize from movies like Gladiator II, Booksmart, Alien: Romulus, and Top Gun: Maverick, as well as TV shows like Game of Thrones, Schitt’s Creek, Westworld, and True Blood. Here’s a full list of everyone still in the main cast of The Last of Us Season 2:

• Pedro Pascal as Joel
• Bella Ramsey as Ellie
• Gabriel Luna as Tommy
• Rutina Wesley as Maria
• Kaitlyn Dever as Abby
• Young Mazino as Jesse
• Isabela Merced as Dina
• Danny Ramirez as Manny
• Ariela Barer as Mel
• Tati Gabrielle as Nora
• Spencer Lord as Owen
• Catherine O’Hara as Gail
• Jeffrey Wright as Isaac
• Joe Pantoliano as Eugene