Hold onto your gas masks, The Last of Us fans—HBO just unleashed an explosive new trailer teasing the “weeks ahead,” and it’s packed with heart-stopping moments, shocking twists, and a glimpse of the chaos coming to Ellie and Joel’s shattered world. The 90-second clip, released hours ago, has already sent social media into meltdown, with fans scrambling to decode every frame.
The trailer opens with Pedro Pascal’s Joel warning, “This isn’t a victory—it’s a trap,” as haunting shots of overgrown cities and hordes of Clickers flash across the screen. But the real bombshell? Bella Ramsey’s Ellie is seen clutching a bloody knife, whispering, “I won’t let them take you.” Cue the chills.
Showrunner Craig Mazin slyly hinted the trailer hides clues about “the story’s darkest turn yet,” while eagle-eyed fans spotted blink-and-miss moments: a mysterious new faction, a chilling hospital scene, and even a blink of a giraffe (yes, you read that right). Reddit threads are already exploding with theories, from time jumps to that devastating game moment finally making it to the screen.
But here’s the kicker: HBO’s caption, “Trust us—you’re not ready for what’s coming,” has everyone asking: Will Season 2 plotlines creep in early? Or is this the start of an all-out war with the Infected? One thing’s clear—the show’s viral success isn’t slowing down.
The trailer arrives just days before Episode 5’s release, and rumors say this mid-season drop will “redefine TV horror.” Fans are already counting the hours—and praying their favorite characters survive the ride.
The Last of Us airs Sundays on HBO Max. Watch the trailer now before the internet spoils its secrets—or worse, the Clickers do.