HBO’s The Last of Us is one of Max’s most streamed shows

If it wasn’t apparent already, HBO’s The Final of Us has been extremely profitable, a lot in order that it is really Max’s second most watched present.

Whether or not you appreciated the dwell motion adaptation of The Final of Us or not, the present has clearly completed extremely nicely for itself. That is clearly partly resulting from the truth that it had a pre-established fanbase from the video games, in addition to having the showrunner of the extremely rated Chernobly hooked up, however earlier than it was launched it wasn’t clear simply how nicely it would do. Effectively, in keeping with Warner Bros Discovery’s latest monetary outcomes (thanks, VGC), it is completed very nicely: because it stands, it has been considered by over 30 million customers on HBO Max.

The one present that has extra viewership is Recreation of Thrones’ ultimate season, however as famous by VGC that is particularly the numbers for the US, Europe, and Latin America. HBO Max, or just Max as it’s going to quickly be identified, is not presently accessible within the UK, that means the numbers are virtually undoubtedly increased than that. These numbers should not be a lot of a shock although, because the present did additionally find yourself as HBO’s second largest debut ever, solely behind Home of the Dragon.

Clearly all of this success signifies that the present would proceed, with HBO renewing it for a second season simply a few episodes in when it was airing earlier this yr. There isn’t any concrete phrase on once we can anticipate the second season to reach, although the present’s personal Ellie, Bella Ramsey, stated that it ought to arrive by the top of 2024, or early 2025 on the newest.

We do not know the way far within the second season could be, however it must be famous that there’s presently a author’s strike taking place over within the US in the mean time. Streaming has confirmed extremely worthwhile for quite a few firms, and writers aren’t seeing the advantages of that. This might impression when the second season releases, however that actually does not matter as a result of writers getting paid correctly for his or her work is far more necessary.