Momentum for the second season of HBO ‘s The Last of Us is clearly building. Per Warner Bros. Discovery, the trailer released Saturday as part of the show’s SXSW panel amassed 158M global views across platforms in just the first three days, which is a record for HBO and Max originals.

The new trailer, which was released this past weekend (March 8) during the show's panel at SXSW, hit 158 million views in its first three days, making it HBO and Max's most-watched trailer during that time period – an increase of 160% on previous trailers for the show, according to HBO.

You are reading an exclusive WrapPRO article for free. Want to level up your entertainment career? Go here for more information. "The Last of Us" Season 2 is already breaking viewership records. The trailer for the next installment of HBO's video game adaptation snagged 158 million views across platforms after just three days,

The Last of Us season 2 trailer breaks HBO records as the most-watched trailer for a Max Original within the three-day period ahead of show's return.

The Last Of Us's second season is set to kick off in April, following the further adventures of Joel and Ellie.