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"Druckmann Reveals Spores' Dramatic Return in The Last of Us Season 2"

by Eric Apr 19,2025

The Last of Us Season 2 showrunners Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin have exciting news for fans: "spores are back" after their notable absence in Season 1. This thrilling update was teased in the latest trailer for the upcoming HBO series, which you can watch below. In the trailer, we see Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, come face-to-face with an infected whose breath ominously releases the spores.

You can’t stop this.#TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV

— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025

Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.