Where to Watch The Last of Us Season 2 in 2026

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

The Last of Us Season 2 streams exclusively on Max (formerly 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.

Pricing as of 2026:

• Max with Ads: $9.99/month
• Max (Ad-Free): $16.99/month
• Max Ultimate (4K HDR + Dolby Atmos): $20.99/month

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 legitimate paths to free episodes. 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 Video offers Max as a Prime Video Channel add-on, and new Prime members can use the 30-day Prime free trial to bundle access during a binge weekend.

Buy or Rent

Episodes are available to purchase from Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu within 24 hours of their Max premiere — typically $2.99 SD, $3.99 HD per episode, or $24.99-$29.99 for a full Season 2 pass. For collectors, the Last of Us Season 2 Limited Edition 4K Steelbook is the ultimate physical option, including bonus features and creator commentary tracks unavailable on streaming.

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 4K is the easiest way to add Max to any older television and unlock 4K HDR streaming with Dolby Atmos audio.