Neil Druckmann: 'Don't Bet on The Last of Us Part 3'

If you're a fan of *The Last of Us* and have been eagerly awaiting news on a potential *Part 3*, you might want to brace yourself. Series creator Neil Druckmann has recently poured cold water on any hopes that a third installment is in the works—or might ever be.

In a detailed interview with Variety, primarily focused on the *The Last of Us* TV series, Druckmann addressed the prospect of *The Last of Us Part 3* at the end of the discussion. His response was quite definitive:

“I was waiting for this question,” he said with a sigh. “I guess the only thing I would say is don’t bet on there being more of ‘Last of Us.’ This could be it.”

While Druckmann's statement might seem final, the question remains: should we take his words at face value? Currently, Naughty Dog is deeply engaged in developing *Intergalactic*, which was unveiled at The Game Awards last December. With no release window announced, it's clear that the studio's focus is firmly set on this new space-themed project. This leaves little room for *The Last of Us Part 3* in the near future. Druckmann might be playing his cards close to the chest, or perhaps he's genuinely not ready to commit to another sequel. Only time will tell if his stance changes—or if he's truly finished with the series.

For those still hungry for more *The Last of Us*, the television adaptation offers a glimmer of hope. The second season is set to premiere on April 13 on Max. While Druckmann remains uncertain about the number of seasons needed to fully adapt the story of *Part 2*, an HBO executive hinted in February that four seasons could be the ideal length to tell the complete tale.