The wait is almost over for fans of The Last of Us, as the highly-anticipated second season of the hit TV show is set to premiere on HBO and Max in April. The announcement was made by series creative director Neil Druckmann onstage at CES, accompanied by a short teaser for the new season. Although a specific premiere date was not given, the return of the show is expected to be a major event in the world of television.

The first season of The Last of Us wrapped up in March 2023, which means that there will be a gap of more than two years between seasons. This is a relatively long hiatus, but fans of the show are likely to be excited by the prospect of new episodes. The first season was widely praised for its faithful adaptation of the popular video game, and expectations are high for the show's return.

The second season is expected to cover a portion of the second game, with the full story being split across two or more seasons. In an interview last year, showrunner Craig Mazin revealed that the creators of the show do not think they will be able to tell the entire story within two seasons, due to the complexity and depth of the narrative. "We don't think that we're going to be able to tell the story even within two seasons [2 and 3] because we're taking our time and going down interesting pathways which we did a little bit in Season 1 too," Mazin told Deadline.

The announcement of The Last of Us season 2 premiere is not the only exciting news for fans of PlayStation titles. Sony also revealed plans to bring several other popular games to the screen, including Ghost of Tsushima, which is being adapted into an anime series, and Horizon Zero Dawn and Helldivers 2, which are being made into films. This move is likely to be seen as a major expansion of the PlayStation brand into the world of television and film.

The success of The Last of Us has demonstrated the potential for video game adaptations to thrive on television, and it will be interesting to see how these other projects fare. With the premiere of season 2 just a few months away, fans of the show are eagerly anticipating the return of Joel and Ellie, and the next installment of their gripping story.

The Last of Us season 2 is expected to be a major event in the world of television, and its premiere in April is likely to be highly anticipated. With its blend of action, drama, and emotional depth, the show has captured the hearts of audiences around the world, and its return is likely to be a major talking point in the coming months.