The Last of Us Gets a Season 1 Steelbook Just in Time for Season 2

The critically acclaimed HBO adaptation of The Last of Us, widely considered one of the best video game-to-screen translations ever, is getting a stunning limited-edition release. With Season Two premiering in April on Max, now's the perfect time to revisit the gripping first season. This 4K UHD steelbook edition is available for pre-order, launching March 18th. Let's delve into what this special release offers.

Pre-order The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD Steelbook)

Available March 18th

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD)

• Limited-edition collectible steelbook.
• $49.99 (Save 9% - $45.44 at Amazon)
• Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart.

Faithfully adapting the events of the original PS3 game and its Left Behind expansion, the first season also incorporates enriching original storylines. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann (a key creative force behind the games) penned the scripts. Pedro Pascal portrays Joel Miller, Bella Ramsey embodies Ellie, and Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson (the game's original Joel and Ellie) also feature. The series follows Joel's cross-country journey with Ellie through a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a fungal pandemic, where Ellie holds the key to humanity's survival.

For fans of the game series (like myself!), the show is a superb adaptation of the powerful narrative. A detailed review of Season One is available [link to review - insert link here if applicable].

Special Features and Bonus Content

This limited-edition steelbook includes over two hours of bonus content, featuring:

• "Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us, From Levels to Live Action"
• "The Last of Us: Stranger than Fiction"

For those eager to experience the games, The Last of Us: Part I is available on PS5 and PC, with The Last of Us: Part II Remastered on PS5 and coming to PC on April 3rd. Collectors can also find Joel and Ellie action figures. And for those anticipating Season Two, a breakdown of the Season Two trailer highlights is available [link to trailer details - insert link here if applicable].