Where to Watch The Last of Us Season 2 in 2026
The Last of Us Season 2 streams exclusively on HBO Max in the US, alongside Season 1. Here are HBO Max's current plans, the Prime Video Channels option, and why this brutal, divisive season is worth watching.
The Last of Us Season 2 is HBO's most-discussed prestige drama of 2025, picking up Joel and Ellie's story five years after the events of Season 1 and adapting the controversial second half of Naughty Dog's video game saga. With Pedro Pascal, Bella Ramsey, and Kaitlyn Dever delivering career-best performances, demand to find a way to stream Season 2 — legally and affordably — has spiked across Reddit, Twitter, and Google search. Here's exactly where you can watch every episode in 2026.
Streaming Availability
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The Last of Us Season 2 streams exclusively on HBO Max in the United States. All seven Season 2 episodes are available alongside the complete Season 1, the cast retrospective specials, and the official "Inside the Episode" companion content.
HBO Max plans and prices, before tax (checked October 2026):
- Basic with Ads: $10.99/month
- Standard: $18.49/month
- Premium: $22.99/month, with 4K Ultra HD and Dolby Atmos (as available)
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Outside the US, The Last of Us streams on Sky/NOW in the UK, Crave in Canada, Binge in Australia, and HBO Max in most European and Latin American markets.
How to Watch Free
Max no longer offers a standalone free trial in the US, but there are two other routes worth checking. First, Cricket Wireless and AT&T's higher-tier mobile plans include Max Ad-Free as a perk — check your existing plan before paying twice. Second, Amazon Prime members can add HBO Max as a Prime Video Channel instead of a separate account; HBO Max's help center lists its Basic with Ads and Standard plans there, billed monthly (checked October 2026).
Buy or Rent
Digital purchase options and prices vary by store, so check the store's own listing before you buy.
Is It Worth Watching?
Absolutely — but it's the most divisive prestige TV of 2025. The season earns its 9.2/10 ShowVerdict rating with extraordinary performances, breathtaking production design, and an uncompromising commitment to the source material. It's brutal television. Not comfort viewing. If you loved Season 1 and you're up for a darker, harder story, you'll find Season 2 essential. Read our full Last of Us Season 2 review for the deep-dive verdict.
Related Shows
If you love The Last of Us, queue up these on the same Max subscription:
- The Leftovers — Damon Lindelof's grief masterpiece, a thematic cousin to Season 2
- Chernobyl — Craig Mazin's other towering HBO achievement, also written with surgical precision
- Station Eleven — beautifully meditative post-apocalyptic limited series
A Fire TV Stick 4K or Roku Streaming Stick 4K is the easiest way to add HBO Max to an older 4K television and unlock 4K HDR streaming.
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