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Ellie and Dina found themselves in a brutal battle in the last episode of The Last of Us season two, and now episode five comes knocking on our door this Sunday, May 11.
Plot details are currently under wraps, but with just three episodes left in season two, there’s sure to be plenty to feast upon as the stakes climb higher and higher.

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To help you be the first to tune in, we’ve got a guide below on how to watch The Last of Us season two, episode five, including The Last of Us season two, episode five release time, and The Last of Us season two, episode five release date, read below.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Release Date
The Last of Us season two, episode five will be available to watch on HBO and to stream on Max on May 11, 2025.
New episodes of The Last of Us season twoair each Sunday through May 25, 2025.
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 – How to Watch
The Last of Us season two, episode five will be available on HBO from 9 pm ET/PT on May 11, 2025.
To watch The Last of Us season two, you will need HBO or a Max subscription. A basic subscription with ads is $9.99 per month or $99.99 for the year, and a standard no-ads subscription starts at $16.99 per month or $169.99 annually.
What Time Does The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Come Out?
The Last of Us season two, episode five will be available on HBO and Max from 9 pm PT/ET.
With the evening PT/ET release, new episodes debut in other countries at different times.
Here is when The Last of Us season two, episodefive airs in your time zone:
May 11
May 12
- BST: 2:00 am
- CEST: 3:00 am
- IST: 6:30 am
- JST: 10:00 am
- AET: 11:00 pm
- NZST: 1:00 pm
The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5 Runtime
The official runtime for episode five of The Last of Us season two is unknown. So far, new episodes have been between 52 and 59 minutes long.
What Will Happen in The Last of Us Season 2 Episode 5?
Plot details for episode five of The Last of Us season two are currently under wraps, but you can read previous episode synopses below:
- Episode One: Five years after the events in Salt Lake City, a now 19-year-old Ellie makes a discovery while on patrol with her best friend Dina. Back in Jackson Hole, Joel seeks help to mend his relationship with Ellie.
- Episode Two: As a storm brews in the mountains, the people of Jackson Hole prepare for the worst amid increased sightings of Infected. Meanwhile, Abby weighs her options.
- Episode Three: After Dina shares crucial intel, Ellie prepares to petition the town council. Near Seattle, a religious group flees a war.
- Episode Four: In Seattle, Ellie and Dina find themselves amid a brutal battle between the zealous Seraphites and a ruthless militia.
(as per IMDb)