The showrunners of The Last of Us Season 2, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, have exciting news for fans: "spores are back" after their absence in Season 1. This revelation comes on the heels of the latest trailer for the upcoming HBO series, which teases the reintroduction of spores. In the trailer, viewers catch a glimpse of Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encountering an infected individual whose breath emits the ominous spores.
The trailer, shared by Max on Twitter, has stirred anticipation among fans with the caption, "You can’t stop this. #TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max."
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.