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  The first season premiered in the United States on January 15, 2023. It was broadcast on HBO in the United States, and is available to stream in 4K resolution on HBO Max. The first episode received its red carpet world premiere in Westwood, Los Angeles, on January 9, followed by theater screenings in Budapest and Sydney on January 11, and New York City on January 12. Behind-the-scenes videos, titled Inside the Episode, were released on HBO Max and YouTube following each episode, and Naughty Dog released Building The Last of Us, featuring interviews with the cast and crew of the series and games. The first season was released digitally and on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on July 17, and in the United States on July 18, containing behind-the-scenes featurettes including a short film about adapting the game, a conversation with microbiology and parasitology experts, and the Inside the Episode series.
  
  The Last of Us is HBO's first original content to have an American Sign Language version, performed by Daniel Durant and directed by Leila Hanaumi; the first season was released on Max on March 31, 2025, and the second season was released alongside each episode, which premiered on April 13. The first episode of the second season received its red carpet premiere in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 24, followed by red carpet and theater screenings in Sydney on April 2, Paris on April 5, and London on April 10. The season was released for digital purchase in May alongside the ASL versions, including as a bundle with the first season, and it is scheduled to be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on September 15, and in the United States on September 23, containing featurettes including set tours, a Q&A with Pascal and Ramsey, and Inside the Episode.
  
  The first season premiered in the United States on January 15, 2023. It was broadcast on HBO in the United States, and is available to stream in 4K resolution on HBO Max. The first episode received its red carpet world premiere in Westwood, Los Angeles, on January 9, followed by theater screenings in Budapest and Sydney on January 11, and New York City on January 12. Behind-the-scenes videos, titled Inside the Episode, were released on HBO Max and YouTube following each episode, and Naughty Dog released Building The Last of Us, featuring interviews with the cast and crew of the series and games. The first season was released digitally and on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on July 17, and in the United States on July 18, containing behind-the-scenes featurettes including a short film about adapting the game, a conversation with microbiology and parasitology experts, and the Inside the Episode series.
  
  The Last of Us is HBO's first original content to have an American Sign Language version, performed by Daniel Durant and directed by Leila Hanaumi; the first season was released on Max on March 31, 2025, and the second season was released alongside each episode, which premiered on April 13. The first episode of the second season received its red carpet premiere in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on March 24, followed by red carpet and theater screenings in Sydney on April 2, Paris on April 5, and London on April 10. The season was released for digital purchase in May alongside the ASL versions, including as a bundle with the first season, and it is scheduled to be released on DVD, Blu-ray, and Ultra HD Blu-ray in the United Kingdom on September 15, and in the United States on September 23, containing featurettes including set tours, a Q&A with Pascal and Ramsey, and Inside the Episode.