'The Last of Us' Season 1 Steelbook Arrives for Season 2 Premiere

The critically acclaimed HBO adaptation of The Last of Us, widely considered one of the best video game-to-screen translations, 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. A 4K UHD steelbook edition is available for pre-order, launching March 18th. Let's explore what this collector's item 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 Steelbook)

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

Faithfully mirroring the events of the original PS3 game and its Left Behind expansion, the first season expands upon the narrative with additional world-building elements. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann (a key figure in the game's development) penned the scripts, ensuring a seamless transition from game to screen.

Pedro Pascal portrays Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, the game's original Joel and Ellie, also appear. The series follows Joel's journey escorting Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by a fungal pandemic, where Ellie's role in potentially saving humanity unfolds.

For fans of the game, the show is a captivating adaptation of a beloved story. A detailed review of season one can be found [here - insert link if available].

Special Features and Bonus Content

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

• "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, while The Last of Us Part II Remastered is on PS5 and arrives on PC April 3rd. Collectors can also find Joel and Ellie action figures. Finally, details about season two can be found in the recently released trailer.