The Last of Us Season 2 showrunners, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, have confirmed the return of spores, a key element absent from Season 1. A recent trailer for the upcoming HBO series reveals Ellie (Bella Ramsey) encountering an infected individual whose breath releases spores. This marks a significant departure from the first season's adaptation. The tweet announcing the return states simply, "You can’t stop this." The show returns April 13th on Max.
You can’t stop this.#TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV
— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025
Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.
