The Last of Us Season 3 is the Series Fans Deserve

Craig Mazin isn’t just committed to adapting The Last of Us: Part II for HBO; he’s also fully in charge of Season 3 as its showrunner. The storyline for Season 3 is currently being kept under wraps as Mazin and his teams prepare for this new chapter. Even without Neil Druckmann, Naughty Dog’s co-president, and Halley Gross, a principal writer for the second game’s narrative, Mazin assures fans they will still get the series they deserve. Mazin told Deadline about Druckmann’s decision to exclusively focus on video game development: “As a genuine fan of Naughty Dog and Neil’s work in games, I’m incredibly excited to play their next title.” Mazin added, “While he’s concentrating on that, I’ll continue to work with our brilliant cast and crews to deliver our audience the series they truly desire.” He is actively preparing for both Season 3 and a potential fourth season of The Last of Us HBO series right now. Druckmann had previously hinted that The Last of Us HBO series might even extend to a fourth season. But with his departure, it’s entirely up to Mazin to determine what to adapt and how to execute it.

As if the departure of Neil Druckmann wasn’t enough of a change for HBO’s *The Last of Us*, recent news has brought another significant shift to the creative team. Ahmed Hassan’s latest piece, “Earthquake at HBO’s The Last of Us: Halley Gross Exits Before Season 3,” published on July 4, 2025, details Halley Gross’s resignation as a writer and executive producer for the upcoming third season. With Druckmann also stepping back to focus on Naughty Dog’s next project, it’s clear that Craig Mazin will have even more creative responsibility moving forward. Dive into the implications of these changes and what they mean for the future of *The Last of Us* by checking out Ahmed’s article Earthquake at HBO’s The Last of Us: Halley Gross Exits Before Season 3. As The Last of Us continues its journey from games to television, fans are buzzing with anticipation about the future direction of the series. For a deeper dive into Neil Druckmann’s departure and the implications it holds for Season 3, be sure to check out “The Last of Us: Neil Druckmann Steps Down from Series for Legitimate Reasons” by Carlos Mendoza (2025-07-03). This insightful piece explores why Druckmann is stepping away and what his absence means for the moral integrity of the show. Dive into the details The Last of Us: Neil Druckmann Steps Down from Series for Legitimate Reasons to stay informed about this pivotal moment in The Last of Us saga. For those interested in the latest gaming trends, be sure to check out “Death Stranding 2 and Rematch Lead Sales on PS Store” by Marcus Thompson from July 3rd. The post delves into Sony’s recent report detailing the most popular PlayStation 5 titles across the United States, Canada, and Europe for June. From soccer fever with Death Stranding 2 to football excitement with Rematch, there’s a lot of variety in what gamers are playing this summer. Dive deeper into the details at Death Stranding 2 and Rematch Lead Sales on PS Store.