27% — When will "The Last of Us" Season 3 be released
Kalshi 24% · 5 contracts · $478 volume · low confidence
Updated 2026-05-03 16:49:19 UTC

Why this matters:
This reflects a 70% probability that The Last of Us Season 3 will be released by January 28, 2027. The current probability is driven primarily by HBO's production timeline and the show's successful completion of previous seasons, though exact renewal and greenlight decisions from the network significantly influence the forecast. The main uncertainty catalyst is any official HBO announcement regarding Season 3 production status, greenlight approval, or premiere date confirmation—which typically occurs during industry announcements or earnings calls. Contract pricing suggests meaningful doubt remains, with a 30% probability assigned to delays or non-release by the deadline, reflecting typical production risks including post-production schedules, talent availability, and network strategic decisions around release pacing.

Key factors:
- HBO's stated production pipeline and whether Season 3 has received formal greenlight status as of May 2026
- Historical production-to-premiere timelines for The Last of Us (Season 1-2 release intervals and post-production duration)
- Any publicly announced premiere date or production delays reported by HBO, which would directly impact January 28, 2027 feasibility
- Competing HBO release priorities and network slate decisions that could shift Season 3's scheduled release window
- Industry labor agreements and post-production capacity constraints that could extend the typical production-to-air timeline beyond the contract deadline

Contracts:
- When will "The Last of Us" Season 3 be released?: Before Jul 2027 — 20¢ Kalshi $472 (weight 60%)
- When will "The Last of Us" Season 3 be released?: Before Jan 2028 — 71¢ Kalshi $6 (weight 19%)
- When will "The Last of Us" Season 3 be released?: Before Oct 2026 — 5¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 7%)
- When will "The Last of Us" Season 3 be released?: Before Apr 2027 — 14¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 7%)
- When will "The Last of Us" Season 3 be released?: Before Jan 2027 — 8¢ Kalshi $0 (weight 7%)

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