"The Last of Us Season 1 Steelbook Released Ahead of Season 2"

The first season of HBO’s *The Last of Us* is widely regarded as one of the greatest video game adaptations ever brought to screen. It not only honors the emotional depth and storytelling brilliance of the original 2013 Naughty Dog title but enhances it with live-action nuance and cinematic excellence. With *The Last of Us* Season 2 set to debut in April on Max, now is the perfect time to revisit the beginning—especially with the upcoming limited-edition Steelbook release now available for preorder.

Mark your calendar: this special 4K UHD Steelbook edition drops on March 18 and offers a premium way to experience the full story of Season One before diving into what’s next. Read on to discover everything included in this collector’s dream package.

Preorder The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD Steelbook)

Available starting March 18

The Last of Us: The Complete First Season (4K UHD)

• Limited-edition collectible Steelbook packaging
• Price: $49.99 | Save 9% | Final price: $45.44
• Available at Amazon, Target, and Walmart

This Steelbook edition covers every episode from Season One, which closely adapts the narrative of the original PlayStation 3 game and its *Left Behind* expansion. The season also expands the world through new subplots that enrich the overall story while staying true to the tone and themes of the source material. The scripts were co-written by Craig Mazin (*Chernobyl*) and Neil Druckmann (lead writer and creative director of the *The Last of Us* games), ensuring authenticity and narrative excellence throughout.

In the HBO adaptation, Pedro Pascal stars as Joel Miller, and Bella Ramsey portrays Ellie. Troy Baker and Ashley Johnson—who voiced Joel and Ellie in the games—also appear in pivotal roles. The storyline follows Joel as he escorts Ellie across a post-apocalyptic America overrun by infected creatures, where she may hold the key to humanity’s survival.

As a massive fan of the *The Last of Us* franchise, I can confidently say the show captures the soul of the games and elevates them in powerful ways. For a deeper dive, check out our full review of *The Last of Us* Season One.

Special Features and Bonus Content

The Limited-Edition Collectible Steelbook includes **over two hours of exclusive bonus content**, offering fans an inside look at how the series came to life. Here's what you’ll get:

• Controllers Down: Adapting The Last of Us, From Levels to Live Action – A behind-the-scenes journey into translating gameplay and story into compelling television.
• The Last of Us: Stranger Than Fiction – An exploration of the real-world science behind the Cordyceps outbreak portrayed in the show.

If watching the series has sparked your interest in playing the games, consider picking up *The Last of Us Part I* for PS5 or PC. Also, *The Last of Us Part II Remastered* is currently available on PS5 and will launch on PC on April 3. For collectors, Sony has released stunning action figures of Joel and Ellie.

And if you’re already excited about Season Two, don’t miss our breakdown of 5 key details revealed in the [ttpp] trailer to keep you hooked until premiere day.