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For a deeper look into the future of the series and the status of Part III, these reports cover the latest studio updates: The Last of Us 3: NEW UPDATE (NAUGHTY DOG) YouTube · DomTheBomb

This is Naughty Dog's primary focus—a new single-player sci-fi IP expected to release around 2027. Development on a potential Part III would likely follow or run concurrently with the later stages of this project.

While HBO’s Casey Bloys has indicated the series might end with Season 3, showrunner Craig Mazin has previously suggested that the vast narrative of the second game might require additional seasons to fully adapt.

While not officially announced with a trailer, creative director Neil Druckmann confirmed in the Grounded II documentary that he has a concept for "one more chapter" that would act as a through-line for the trilogy. Reports as of April 2026 suggest early development is likely underway at Naughty Dog, with Druckmann stepping away from showrunning duties on the TV series to focus on his primary role at the studio.

Most industry analysts and creators, including Druckmann, have referred to the potential Part III as the concluding chapter of the core story.