The Last of Us fans won't have to choose between the Super Bowl and episode 5

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5 Will Stream Two Days Early, Thanks to the Super Bowl

However, the show’s season finale will still air directly against the Oscars on Sunday, March 12.

'The Last of Us' episode 5 is releasing early. Here's why and how to watch it.

HBO has confirmed that "The Last of Us" episode 5 will premiere earlier than normal. Here's how to watch it.

‘The Last Of Us’ Episode 5 to Debut on HBO Max Early Ahead of Super Bowl

The Chiefs and the Eagles won’t have to worry about HBO stealing their spotlight. “The Last of Us” will premiere its fifth episode early on HBO Max and on demand Friday, February 10 at 9 p.m. ET, two days before its broadcast premiere. Although the episode will still premiere on HBO’s linear channel on Sunday, February 12 at 9 p.m. ET, the early streaming premiere is almost certainly intended to avoid a situation where the episode’s ratings get …

The Last of Us episode 5 will air early, out of the way of the Super Bowl

HBO has moved up the online and On Demand release date for The Last of Us episode 5 to avoid Super Bowl overlap. This means fans get to see the next part of the show before it comes out on HBO.

The Last of Us fans won't have to choose between the Super Bowl and episode 5

Episode 5 will now drop early on HBO Max and HBO On Demand the Friday before its regular Sunday premiere on HBO.

‘The Last of Us’ Episode 5 to Premiere Early Thanks to Super Bowl

The next episode of HBO's apocalyptic thriller The Last of Us will be available on Friday instead of Sunday.