In the final episode, Ellie continues her pursuit of revenge. After tracking Abby’s group to Seattle, she kills Owen and unintentionally fatally wounds a pregnant Mel. The episode climaxes when Jesse is suddenly killed by Abby, who then confronts Ellie with the line: “I let you live, and you wasted it,” before the screen cuts to black.
The final scenes hint at a major narrative change for season three. We briefly see Abby waking up in the Seattle SoundView stadium, a familiar setting from the video game.
A screen reading “Day One” mirrors the show’s previous timelines, suggesting the next season will follow Abby’s journey — a bold narrative pivot that reflects the game’s dual perspective.
HBO greenlit season three before the second season aired, with production set to begin in June 2025. Returning cast members will likely include Bella Ramsey, Kaitlyn Dever, Gabriel Luna, and Isabela Merced.
There’s no official release date yet, but fans may expect a return in early 2027 if HBO follows the same two-year release cycle.