The critically acclaimed HBO adaptation of The Last of Us, widely considered one of the best video game-to-screen translations ever, is getting a stunning limited-edition release. With season two premiering in April on Max, now's the perfect time to revisit the gripping first season. A 4K UHD steelbook edition is available for pre-order, launching March 18th.
Pre-order The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD Steelbook)
Release Date: March 18th
This limited-edition collectible steelbook ($45.44 at Amazon, Target, and Walmart – a 9% saving from the original $49.99) contains the complete first season in stunning 4K UHD. The season faithfully adapts the events of the original 2013 PlayStation 3 game and its Left Behind expansion, enriching the narrative with additional world-building elements. Showrunners Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann (a key figure in the game's development) penned the scripts.
Pedro Pascal portrays Joel Miller, with Bella Ramsey as Ellie. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson, the game's original Joel and Ellie, also appear. The series follows Joel's journey escorting Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America, where Ellie holds the key to potentially ending the fungal pandemic.
For fans of the game series, the show is a captivating adaptation. You can find a detailed review of season one [here](insert link if available).
Bonus Content: Over Two Hours of Extras!
This special edition includes over two hours of bonus features, including:
- "Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us, From Levels to Live Action"
- "The Last of Us: Stranger than Fiction"
For those eager to experience the games, The Last of Us: Part I is available on PS5 and PC, with The Last of Us: Part II Remastered on PS5 and launching for PC on April 3rd. Collectors can also find Joel and Ellie action figures. And for a sneak peek at season two, check out the trailer highlights [here](insert link if available).
