US Edition"The Last of Us" Hit a Major Milestone — and It's Still Growing
- The Last of Us concluded its Season 2 finale on May 25, 2025, drawing 3.7 million U.S. Cross-platform viewers according to HBO.
- The series, based on Naughty Dog’s video game, follows Joel and Ellie in a post-apocalyptic U.S., with Season 2 picking up five years after Season 1.
- Season 2 adapts the first half of the second game, features returning and new cast members, and presents a story with mixed reactions and growing global viewership.
- The Season 1 finale drew a record-breaking 8.2 million viewers, and since the conclusion of Season 1, the series has attracted over 90 million viewers overall, although initial ratings for Season 2 showed a decline.
- Showrunner Craig Mazin stated that the story cannot be fully concluded within a third season, emphasizing the necessity of a fourth season to properly finish the narrative.
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"The Last of Us" hit a major milestone — and it's still growing
DALLAS (KDAF) — The clickers aren’t the only ones multiplying—HBO’s The Last of Us has officially crossed 90 million global viewers, thanks to a major influx of fans tuning in for the highly anticipated second chapter of the hit series. With Season 2 currently drawing in nearly 37 million viewers per episode worldwide, the Emmy-winning adaptation continues to cement its status as a cultural phenomenon. The momentum shows no signs of slowing, wit…
The Last of Us Season 2 Finale Had 3.7 Million Viewers in the U.S., a Figure HBO Insists 'Will Grow Significantly Due to Low Viewing Levels Over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend'
HBO has hailed the success of The Last of Us Season 2, saying an "influx" of viewers has raised the series' global audience to over 90 million since Season 1 ended.In the U.S., last night’s Season 2 finale saw 3.7 million cross-platform viewers. The Season 2 premiere episode enjoyed 5.3 million viewers, which shows a decline from series opener to series closer, but Warner Bros. said it expects the audience for the Season 2 finale to grow “signif…
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'The Last of Us' Reaches More Than 90 Million Viewers Since S2 Debut
The global audience for the HBO original “The Last of Us” since the arrival of season has exceeded 90 million since season one ended, according to Max, where it is streaming, and HBO. Season two is tallying nearly 37 million global viewers per episode and growing. In the United States, the season two … Continue reading "‘The Last of Us’ Reaches More Than 90 Million Viewers Since S2 Debut" The post ‘The Last of Us’ Reaches More Than 90 Millio…
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