HBO’s The Last of Us Season 2 finale aired on May 25, 2025, closing out seven episodes of heart-stopping drama with a jaw-dropping cliffhanger People.com. Here’s what you need to know about that final face-off between Ellie and Abby — and who may or may not have survived.
A Deadly Reunion at the Aquarium
Ellie (Bella Ramsey) finally tracks Abby (Kaitlyn Dever) to a converted aquarium in Seattle, only to unleash a brutal showdown that leaves Abby’s friends—and Jesse—dead. After killing Owen and inadvertently causing Mel’s fatal injury, Ellie returns to save Dina (Isabela Merced) and Tommy (Gabriel Luna) — but not before Abby shoots Jesse in the head as he defends Tommy People.com.
The Ultimate Cliffhanger: Did Abby Kill Ellie?
In the episode’s closing moments, Abby raises her gun at Ellie and fires — then the screen cuts to black. Viewers hear the shot but aren’t shown the outcome, leaving Ellie’s fate ambiguous. No confirmation is given if Abby’s bullet found its mark or if Ellie survives to face season 3 People.com.
Key Character Outcomes
- Jesse: Confirmed dead after Abby’s shot.
- Tommy: Injured but alive, left vulnerable without Ellie or Jesse.
- Dina & Ellie: Their relationship is strained after Ellie reveals Joel’s role in Abby’s father’s death, setting up tension for next season People.com.
What’s Next: Season 3 Renewal
HBO officially renewed The Last of Us for Season 3 in April 2025. Co-creators Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann have teased that the upcoming season will explore Abby’s journey within the Washington Liberation Front — and pick up exactly where this cliffhanger left off People.com.
Stay tuned as HBO confirms the premiere date for Season 3, and prepare for more high-stakes drama in the post-apocalyptic world of The Last of Us.
