The Last of Us Season 3 | Teaser Trailer Concept (2026)

Abby made her return to The Last of Us season 2 at the end of the finale episode, which subtly set up a key scene in season 3. Kaitlyn Dever's character in The Last of Us season 2 played a pivotal role in the story despite her very limited screen time. After killing off Joel in The Last of Us season 2's second episode, Abby wasn't seen again until the finale. Based on where The Last of Us season 3's story is heading, there likely won't be a lack of Abby as long as the HBO show mostly follows The Last of Us Part II game.

While Ellie and Jesse were out looking for Tommy in season 2's finale, Nora's "whale" and "wheel" answers regarding Abby's whereabouts finally made sense. Ellie realized Abby was hiding out in Seattle's aquarium, so she ditched the mission with Jesse to head there instead. Despite not finding Abby, Ellie killed Owen and Mel at the Aquarium before Jesse and Tommy led her back to the theater, where they ended up encountering an angry Abby. The Last of Us season 2's ending sequence with Abby also included an interesting hint for next season.