Neil Druckmann Says There’s a 'Dramatic Reason' Spores Are Back for The Last of Us Season 2

The Last of Us Season 2 showrunners, Neil Druckmann and Craig Mazin, have exciting news for fans: "spores are back" after their notable absence in Season 1. This thrilling update comes straight from the latest trailer for the eagerly awaited HBO series, which you can view below. The trailer teases the reintroduction of spores, featuring a gripping scene where Ellie, portrayed by Bella Ramsey, encounters an infected individual whose breath ominously releases these dangerous spores.

You can’t stop this.#TheLastOfUs returns April 13 on Max. pic.twitter.com/DH8UzAugIV

— Max (@StreamOnMax) March 8, 2025

Warning! Spoilers for The Last of Us Season 1 follow.