The Last of Us season 3 is not cancelled and is actively in production, with filming underway in British Columbia and a 2027 premiere window confirmed by HBO leadership.
Quick Facts
- Principal photography began on March 2, 2026, in British Columbia
- Production is set to conclude in November 2026
- HBO CEO Casey Bloys confirmed the season is “definitely planned for 2027”
- Kaitlyn Dever leads the cast as Abby, with the season following her perspective
Despite rumors circulating online, HBO officially renewed The Last of Us for a third season on April 9, 2025, before the second-season premiere. The show’s production timeline has progressed as planned, with cast and crew already deep into filming across Vancouver and surrounding areas.
According to Wikipedia’s production documentation, the season began principal photography under the working title “Calm Current” in March 2026 and has been filming in locations including Gastown, Maple Ridge, and Downtown Vancouver. Production took a four-week hiatus starting June 1, 2026, which some outlets attributed to Canada co-hosting the FIFA World Cup that summer.
Last of Us season 3 isn’t cancelled—it’s in production for 2027
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Craig Mazin remains the sole showrunner after co-creator Neil Druckmann stepped away in July 2025 to focus on his work at Naughty Dog. Mazin is directing the season premiere and hopes to direct another episode if time permits. Additional directors include Andrew Bernstein, Hiromi Kamata, Vincenzo Natali, and David Petrarca.
The third season adapts the second half of The Last of Us Part II video game and will be longer and “significantly larger” than the second season. The narrative will follow Abby’s perspective, a shift from Ellie’s storyline in the first two seasons, as the show explores different viewpoints on the post-apocalyptic conflict in Seattle.
Sources
- Wikipedia — Comprehensive production details, filming dates, cast information, and release window confirmation
- IGN — Casey Bloys’ July 2025 confirmation that season 3 is “definitely planned” for 2027
- ELLE — HBO and Max content chairman Casey Bloys’ statement on the 2027 release date
