HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 has gripped audiences with its intense storytelling, stellar performances, and faithful yet innovative adaptation of Naughty Dog’s acclaimed video game The Last of Us Part II. As fans eagerly await each new episode, Episode 5 is poised to deliver more post-apocalyptic drama, character-driven tension, and shocking twists. Here’s everything we know so far about The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5, including its release date and plot hints.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 is set to premiere on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream simultaneously on Max. For UK viewers, the episode will air on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 2:00 AM BST on Sky Atlantic, with a repeat at 9:00 PM BST on the same day. In India, fans can catch the episode on Monday, May 12, 2025, at 6:30 AM IST on JioCinema.
Episode 5 may delve deeper into Abby’s backstory, explore Jackson’s defenses against infected threats, or introduce new narrative tweaks, as showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have promised deviations from the source material to keep viewers on edge. Expect intense action sequences, emotional flashbacks, and possibly new infected variants, like the terrifying Rat King teased by Mazin.
United States: Watch on HBO or stream on Max at 9:00 PM ET/PT on May 11, 2025.
United Kingdom: Tune into Sky Atlantic at 2:00 AM BST on May 12, 2025, or stream on NOW.
India: Stream on JioCinema at 6:30 AM IST on May 12, 2025.