No, ‘The Last of Us’ Isn’t Canceled. Season 3 of the Post-Apocalyptic Drama Is Set for 2027
British Columbia listings show a four-week pause, while HBO still plans a 2027 release and has not said the season was canceled.
- HBO paused production on Season 3 of The Last of Us in Vancouver from June 1 through June 28, with the British Columbia production directory listing the project as being on "HIATUS JUN 1 JUN 28."
- The planned hiatus is attributed to local preparations for the FIFA World Cup, which takes place in Vancouver from June 13 to July 7, requiring producers to work around expected traffic restrictions.
- Despite the four-week pause, production remains on schedule to wrap by November 27, 2026, and HBO continues to target a 2027 release date for Season 3.
- Season 3 is expected to shift focus toward Abby, portrayed by Kaitlyn Dever, as the story adapts the second half of the video game, with two new cast members joining as Seraphites.
- Following the departure of co-creator Neil Druckmann, showrunner Craig Mazin continues leading the production and remains committed to the project's long-term vision alongside HBO.
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By Gonzalo Jiménez, CNN en Español. Filming for season 3 of "The Last of Us" halted in June in British Columbia, Canada, due to the start of the 2026 World Cup this week, as confirmed by the production company to the Los Angeles Times. The production pause initially sparked rumors that the series, starring Kaytlin Dever and Bella Ramsey, had been canceled. This stemmed from a report by the Directors Guild of Canada (DGC) indicating that producti…
The Last of Us Season 3 Filming Paused for Unknown Reason
Filming for The Last of Us Season 3 is being paused from June 1 to June 28, according to new reports. Production began in Vancouver on March 2 under the codename Calm Current and is expected to wrap on November 27. While HBO Max has yet to announce an official release date, The Last of Us Season 3 is expected to arrive sometime in 2027. A screenshot of Bella Ramsey as Ellie in The Last of Us HBO Series – HBO Max READ: ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’…
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arcamax.comNo, 'The Last of Us' isn't canceled. Season 3 of the post-apocalyptic drama is set for 2027
'The Last of Us' fans had a scare when online rumors spread that the wildly popular HBO post-apocalyptic drama had canceled filming.
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