The Last of Us Season 3’s First Update of 2026 is Exactly What Fans Needed to See

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The following contains spoilers for The Last of Us’ second season.

HBO’s The Last of Us has been a bit of a surprise. The first episode was remarkably true to and well-done compared to the original Naughty Dog game, but the show has since taken some significant turns from the source material, like in the moving episode featuring Bill and Frank.

Season 2 of The Last of Us didn’t receive as much praise as the first. As a third season is being developed, fans are curious to see how the story from Seattle, focusing on Abby’s experiences, will be adapted for television – whether it stays true to the game or takes some creative liberties. While details are still limited, a recent announcement suggests actress Kaitlyn Dever is heavily preparing to return as Abby.

Kaitlyn Dever Hits the Gym as Abby

Kaitlyn Dever recently shared a video of herself strength training, likely to prepare for her role in Season 3 of The Last of Us. However, she already demonstrated in Season 2 that she can effectively portray a strong and intimidating character without needing a large physique, as seen when her character faced her father’s killer.

Okay, so everyone’s talking about Kaitlyn Dever potentially joining The Last of Us season three as Abby. Honestly, I can’t imagine her showing up looking massively bulked up overnight – that would be a huge change! But I’ve heard she’s been hitting the gym, which is awesome. Maybe she’s preparing for the physical demands of the role, or even just trying to feel like Abby – the character spends a lot of time working out at the gym in the WLF base, so it would make sense! Either way, it’s cool she’s taking it seriously.

The Last of Us Season 2 Set a Low Bar for Season 3

Season 2 of the show faced a lot of criticism due to changes made from the original story, leading to a generally negative response. Season 3 has the opportunity to be excellent, but its success depends on how well it’s adapted. If the show avoids the intensely negative reaction that the game received for its character Abby and the developers, Naughty Dog, there’s a good chance this next season will be well-received by HBO’s The Last of Us audience.

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2026-01-17 21:21