HBO's The Last of Us live-action series is set to premiere its second season in 2025 with only seven episodes.

The shorter season will accommodate the game's dense narrative.

Co-creator Craig Mazin hints at extending the series beyond potential seasons 3 and 4 to fully explore the game's story.

The focus will be on character arcs and interconnected narratives.

The show will remain faithful to the source material of the video games.

A potential third game is not in development.

The Last of Us multiplayer game has been canceled.

Fans can expect a more expansive narrative as the series progresses.

Sony's first-party studios, including Naughty Dog, are eagerly awaited for updates on the show's future.