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Last of Us S3 Filming Halts Due to World Cup Clash
8 Jun
Summary
- Filming for The Last of Us Season 3 has been paused in June.
- The production stop is reportedly linked to the FIFA World Cup.
- Season 3 will explore Abby's backstory and the aftermath of Joel's death.
Production for HBO's The Last of Us Season 3, which commenced in March 2026, has encountered a temporary suspension. Filming was halted by HBO between June 1 and June 28, 2026, a decision reportedly influenced by the FIFA World Cup. Multiple matches for the tournament are scheduled to take place in Canada, specifically in Toronto and Vancouver, during June 2026. The extent to which this pause will affect the originally planned November 27, 2026 wrap date remains unclear.
The upcoming season is set to delve deeper into the character of Abby, exploring her past, including the death of her father, and her confrontations with Ellie and Joel. Co-creator Neil Druckmann is not involved due to his work on a new video game, leaving Craig Mazin to guide the show. Mazin has indicated that Season 3 might be longer than Season 2, offering more narrative flexibility beyond the impactful events of Joel's death, which dominated the previous season. There is also potential to explore storylines similar to Bill and Frank, though these might extend into a potential fourth season.
