What time do new episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 release in Australia?

New episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 release Monday mornings here in Australia. 

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Brodie Fogg
Apr 28, 2025
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The Last of Us is only a few episodes into its second season but already, those who never played the games are having their hearts sufficiently shattered every Monday like clockwork. After escaping Binge before the second season's premiere, The Last of Us has found a new streaming sanctuary on the recently launched Max service. Thankfully, that hasn't changed anything when it comes to availability and the release schedule. New episodes are released at the same time as they are in the US, which is good because you are not going to want this season spoiled. 

When do episodes of The Last of Us Season 2 release in Australia?

New episodes every Monday morning.

Anyone who lived through HBO's Game of Thrones will distinctly remember the weekly battle to survive spoilers every Monday before the workday was over. As HBO's premiere TV drama of 2025, it's the same situation for new episodes of The Last of Us Season 2New episodes release in the US at 9pm Eastern Time every Sunday Night. For Australians, that translates to 11am AEST every Monday morning.  

Here's the Australian release date and time for every episode of The Last of Us Season 2:  

  • Season 2, Episode 1: Monday, 14 April 2025 at 11am AEST
  • Season 2, Episode 2: Monday, 21 April 2025 at 11am AEST
  • Season 2, Episode 3: Monday, 28 April 2025 at 11am AEST
  • Season 2, Episode 4: Monday, 5 May 2025 at 11am AEST
  • Season 2, Episode 5: Monday, 12 May 2025 at 11am AEST
  • Season 2, Episode 6: Monday, 19 May 2025 at 11am AEST
  • Season 2, Episode 7: Monday, 26 May 2025 at 11am AEST

Where to stream The Last of Us TV show

  • Max

As an HBO Original, The Last of Us Season 1 was exclusive to Foxtel and Binge in Australia when it first aired in 2023. However, since the launch of Max in Australia, Foxtel's HBO and Max Originals have been transferred to Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service. As a result, Season 2 of The Last of Us is streaming exclusively on Max. 

Max plans are similarly priced to Binge. Ad-supported plans start at $11.99 per month for HD streaming on two devices. If you want to stream in 4K, with no ad breaks, Max Premium will cost you $21.99 per month. Here's a quick round-up of Max's streaming plans in Australia: 

Service
Details
Monthly price
More info
MaxBasic With Ads
HD streaming
2 streams
$11.99/mth
MaxMax Standard
HD streaming
2 streams
No ads
$15.99/mth
MaxMax Premium
4K streaming + Dolby Atmos
4 streams
No ads
$21.99/mth

How many episodes of The Last of Us are there?

The second season of The Last of Us will be shorter than the first, totalling seven episodes, two fewer than the previous season. All up, that's 16 episodes of The Last of Us, both seasons combined. 

What is The Last of Us about?

The Last of Us is a prestige television drama adapted from the 2013 PlayStation game of the same name (one of our favourites.) Like the game, the TV show opens on the eve of society's collapse after a mass fungal infection sweeps the world, transforming humans into mindless flesh-hungry drones. It's here we meet Joel, one of the protagonists, and his family as they desperately flee their home in search of safety. 

Soon after, we're transported 20 years into the future, where an older and more world-weary Joel and his partner Tess have earned a reputation for smuggling drugs in and out of their Quarantine Zone. It's this reputation that inadvertently lands them with the responsibility of transporting one very special person across a desolate America; Ellie, our other protagonist for the adventure ahead.

Season 2 begins with a time-jump: five years after the first season's bloody finale, Joel and Ellie are living somewhat peacefully in a gated community in Jackson, Wyoming. While their road trip may have come to an end, there's an unspoken tension between Joel and Ellie that's driving a wedge between them. 

How does Max compare?

Take a look at the table below for a comparison of streaming services available in Australia. 

Service
Details
Monthly price
More info
Apple TV+Apple TV+ plan
4K streaming
6 streams (Family Sharing)
Deal: 7-day free trial
$12.99/mth
Binge LogoBinge Basic + Ads plan
HD streaming
1 stream
🔥Deal: 50% off for 5 months
$10/mth
Binge LogoBinge Standard plan
4K streaming
2 streams
🔥Deal: 50% off for 5 months
$19/mth
Binge LogoBinge Premium plan
4K streaming
4 streams
🔥Deal: 50% off for 5 months
$22/mth
BritBoxBritBox plan
HD streaming
4 streams
Deal: 7-day free trial
$13.99/mth
dazn logoDazn plan
HD streaming
2 streams
Access limited content with a free account
$14.99/mth
Disney PlusDisney+ Standard plan
HD streaming
2 streams
🔥Deal: 16% off on annual subscription
$15.99/mth
Disney PlusDisney+ Premium plan
4K streaming
4 streams
Deal: $209.99 for 12mths
$20.99/mth
Foxtel Now | 2022 logo | Reviews.org AustraliaFoxtel Now Starter Bundle
HD streaming
2 streams
Access to over 35 channels
Deal: 10-day free trial
$35/mth
Foxtel Now | 2022 logo | Reviews.org AustraliaFoxtel Now Sports + Movies Bundle
HD streaming
2 streams
Access to over 40 channels + Movies on-demand + Live Sports
Deal: 10-day free trial
$84/mth
Foxtel Now | 2022 logo | Reviews.org AustraliaFoxtel Now Ultimate Bundle
HD streaming
2 streams
Access to over 50 channels + Movies on-demand + Live sports + Drama Extra, Kids and Docos
Deal: 10-day free trial
🔥$65/mth*
*First 12mths. Then $104/mth
Hayu | Provider logoHayu Plan
HD streaming
1 stream
Deal: 7-day free trial
$7.99/mth
Kayo SportsKayo Standard Plan
HD streaming
1 stream
🔥Deal: First month for $1
7-day free trial
$30/mth
Kayo SportsKayo Premium Plan
4K streaming
2 streams
🔥Deal:First month for $1
7-day free trial
$40/mth
NetflixNetflix Standard + Ads
HD streaming
2 streams
$7.99/mth
Brodie Fogg
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Brodie Fogg is the Australian editorial lead at Reviews.org. He has covered consumer tech, telecommunications, video games, streaming and entertainment for over five years at websites like WhistleOut and Finder and can be found sharing streaming recommendations at 7NEWS every month.

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