The Last of Us: HBO boss says Craig Mazin likely planned series to end with Season 3
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HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys told Deadline that he “thinks” showrunner Craig Mazin has planned for The Last of Us television series to finish with a third season, IGN reported. Bloys said Season 3 is expected to take place in 2027 but did not give a specific release date, according to IGN. He stopped short of directly confirming that the third season will definitely be the final one, IGN adds. IGN also notes Bloys has suggested a limited run for the adaptation over the past year.
- What happened: HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys said he “thinks” showrunner Craig Mazin has planned for The Last of Us to conclude with Season 3, IGN reports (citing Deadline).
- Why it matters: Bloys’ comments, if accurate, indicate the HBO adaptation of Naughty Dog’s game franchise may wrap after a third season, and he said the next chapter is expected in 2027, IGN reports.
- Context: Bloys made the remarks to Deadline at an Emmys afterparty and has reportedly hinted at a short series run before, IGN states; he nevertheless declined to directly confirm finality.
- What next: Bloys did not provide a specific 2027 release date and offered no production, casting, or official confirmation that Season 3 will be the last, per IGN; those details remain unconfirmed.
What changed
IGN reports that HBO and Max CEO Casey Bloys told Deadline he believes showrunner Craig Mazin has planned The Last of Us to end with a third season. Bloys also said Season 3 will take place in 2027, according to IGN.
Availability
Per IGN’s coverage of Bloys’ remarks, a 2027 window was given but no concrete release date was provided.
Timeline
IGN says the comments were made to Deadline at an Emmys afterparty; the article also notes Bloys has been indicating a limited run for the series over the past year.
Limits
IGN reports Bloys “thinks” Season 3 was planned as the final season but he would not directly confirm that the show will definitively end after Season 3. IGN’s piece does not include production schedules, casting updates, or an official announcement from the showrunner or HBO beyond Bloys’ statements.