The Last of Us Season 2 opens bigger than season 1, here¡¯s how Bella Ramsey and Pedro Pascal¡¯s star power helped
The apocalypse is still trending. The Last of Us Season 2 premiere pulled in a whopping 5.3 million viewers on night one, officially beating its own Season 1 launch. While it did not top the finale¡¯s 8.2 million high score, it is clear the infected drama is far from losing steam.
The Last of Us is back¡ªand it just levelled up. Season 2 of HBO¡¯s post-apocalyptic banger dropped its premiere episode and pulled in a massive 5.3 million viewers on night one alone. Yes, that includes linear telecasts, reruns, and Max streaming¡ªbecause we are all clearly still emotionally damaged from Season 1 and came crawling back for more.
The Last of Us Season 2 opens bigger than season 1, here¡¯s how | Credit: X
Is The Last of Us Season 2 better than Season 1?
And if that number sounds big, it is because it is. That is a 13 percent jump from the series premiere in January 2023, which started its infected journey with 4.7 million viewers. Talk about a glow-up. Joel and Ellie may be struggling in the storyline, but their audience is thriving harder than ever.
The Last of Us Season 2 opens bigger than season 1, here¡¯s how | Credit: X
Now, before we all scream Game of the Year, let us get one thing straight¡ªthe Season 2 premiere did not beat the finale of Season 1, which scored a wild 8.2 million on its opening night. So, the boss battle is not won just yet. But let us be real¡ªSeason 1¡¯s viewership built up slowly, episode by episode, until it hit peak chaos (and peak heartbreak). Season 2 is already starting strong, and with a third season locked and loaded, it is only up from here.
HBO has also spilled that The Last of Us Season 1 saw a 150 percent spike in streams on Max in the days leading up to Season 2¡¯s return. In short: fans were not messing around. They rewatched, relived the trauma, and came prepared.
The Last of Us Season 2 opens bigger than season 1, here¡¯s how | Credit: X
The White Lotus Season 3 ranking
For context, this viewership number leaves several recent HBO shows in the dust. The White Lotus Season 3 opened to just 2.4 million, and The Penguin needed four whole days to hit what The Last of Us hit in a single night. Still, House of the Dragon remains the ratings dragon to slay, with 7.8 million viewers on its Season 2 premiere. Big numbers. Big drama. Big dragons.
But honestly? No dragons. No lotuses. Just shrooms and heartbreak. And we are eating it up.
I am your go-to girl for all things entertainment, fashion, and lifestyle. With three years of experience, I have got an eye for spotting trends that¡¯ll leave you craving for more. Whether it¡¯s the latest in fashion or the hottest celebrity gossip, I am is always on top of what¡¯s next¡ªand ready to spill all the tea in the most fun way possible. Keep following for more fun stuff!
Read More