{"id":32681,"date":"2026-08-08T15:11:48","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32681"},"modified":"2026-08-08T15:11:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T10:11:48","slug":"the-last-of-us-ellie-officially-returns-december-2027","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=32681","title":{"rendered":"The Last Of Us&#8217; Ellie Officially Returns December 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In recent months, <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/franchise\/the-last-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>The Last of Us<\/strong><\/a> fans have had to experience something of a hiatus whilst both the video game and television series work behind the scenes. With <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/the-last-of-us-season-3-abby-scene-recreation-set-video\/\" target=\"_blank\">season three<\/a> of HBO&#8217;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/db\/tv-show\/the-last-of-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Last of Us<\/a> <\/em>expected to air some time in 2027, although no official date has been confirmed, the same cannot be said for a potential <em><a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tag\/the-last-of-us-3\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Last of Us Part III.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<p>With Naughty Dog head Neil Druckmann himself offering opposing reports about the future of the video game franchise, fans do not know what to believe. Although The Last of Us creator has <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/tlou-part-3-not-happening-neil-druckmann-interview\/\" target=\"_blank\">previously stated<\/a> that &#8220;this could be it&#8221; in regard to there being no further entries, he later changed his mind, <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/last-of-us-part-3-final-chapter-gamer-reactions\/\" target=\"_blank\">saying<\/a>, &#8220;it does feel like there is probably one more chapter to the story&#8221; in 2024&#8217;s <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=SC3C7GMMfDU\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II<\/a>. <\/em>However, with no further updates, fans have been left in the dust whilst Naughty Dog put all of its effort into the launch of its brand-new IP, <a href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/intergalactic-the-heretic-prophet-everything-we-know\/\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"464\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Joel shielding Ellie around a corner from a man with a rifle.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/the-last-of-us-ps3.jpg?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture><figcaption style=\"display: none;\">Joel shielding Ellie around a corner from a man with a rifle.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Nevertheless, there is something else to look forward to in the meantime, courtesy of Sideshow. In collaboration with Prime 1 Studio, the <em>Ellie Quarter Scale Statue <\/em>is now available for pre-order ahead of shipping beginning in December 2027. Limited to 350 figures, you can get your hands on two separate editions: Standard or Bonus. <\/p>\n<p>The Standard edition of the <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shareasale.com\/r.cfm?b=1037577&amp;u=2042527&amp;m=73004&amp;afftrack=UUsrUeUpU6357016&amp;urllink=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sideshow.com%2Fcollectibles%2Fthe-last-of-us-ellie-prime-1-studio-915704%3Fvar%3D9157042\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">Ellie Quarter Scale Statue<\/a> <\/em>costs \u00a3851.29, whilst the Bonus is an eye-watering \u00a31,043.89. However, both depict a younger Ellie as first introduced in 2013&#8217;s <em>The Last of Us, <\/em>with the bonus version coming alongside swappable attachments so that you can customize your figure at will.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Uneasy footsteps, a desperate will to survive in her eyes. The suffocating gymnasium battle, captured in 1:4 scale,&#8221; the official item description reads. &#8220;After fighting their way through a school overrun with Clickers and Runners, Joel and Ellie find temporary refuge inside a gymnasium. Waiting for them there, however, is an even deadlier Infected. Inspired by the climax of Chapter 4, \u201cBill\u2019s Town,\u201d this jaw-dropping Ellie statue captures the scene\u2019s suffocating tension in stunning 1:4 scale through the expressive power unique to the Real Elite Masterline series.&#8221;<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>The Bonus Version also includes an additional swappable head featuring Ellie in a state of fear. Her widened eyes, tense cheeks, and distorted mouth vividly capture the emotions of a young girl pushed to her limits.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:100%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                                                            <picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=1\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/><img width=\"825\" height=\"825\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Image shows the Ellie statue from Sideshow\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/prime-1-studio-the-last-of-us-ellie-bonus-version-quarter-scale-statue-gallery-6a173799650a1.avif?q=70&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=1\"\/>\n        <\/picture>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>As mentioned, the Bonus edition of this stunning statue is a big commitment thanks to its eye-watering price tag, but here is what customers will receive if they choose this version of the upcoming release:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n                                        Statue size with Hunting Rifle approximately H: 46cm W: 28cm D: 34cm\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        Statue size with Bare Hands approximately H: 46cm W: 26cm D: 35cm\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        The Last of Us Part I-themed base\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        One (1) swappable head (Serious)\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        Two (2) swappable arm sets (Hunting Rifle, Bare Hands)\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        One (1) swappable head (Fearful) [BONUS PART]\n                        <\/li>\n<li>\n                                        One (1) head stand [BONUS PART]\n                        <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, if you are a fan of <strong>The Last of Us<\/strong> franchise and do not mind splashing the cash on a stunning collectible, then the <em>Ellie Quarter Scale Statue <\/em>is now available for pre-order. However, with limited figures available, you had better hurry to secure yours!<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card type-video-game large\" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"true\" data-include-community-rating=\"true\" id=\"0302-4dc1-9e64847b9a83\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column\">\n<p>                        <!--    Rating block community and brand ratings --><br \/>\n                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"9i8FvEIJva\">\n<div class=\"body-img portrait \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.srcdn.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/sharedimages\/2024\/12\/mixcollage-24-dec-2024-11-22-am-3009.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;&quot;\">\n                                                          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Language<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n                                            <strong>Publisher(s)<\/strong>\n                                        <\/dt>\n<dd>\n                                            <span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSony<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n                                            <strong>Engine<\/strong>\n                                        <\/dt>\n<dd>\n                                            <span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tProprietary (overall), Havok (physics)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n                                            <strong>Multiplayer<\/strong>\n                                        <\/dt>\n<dd>\n                                            <span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline Multiplayer<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n                                            <strong>Cross-Platform Play<\/strong>\n                                        <\/dt>\n<dd>\n                                            <span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tNo, The Last of Us Part 1 does not have crossplay<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n                                            <strong>Cross Save<\/strong>\n                                        <\/dt>\n<dd>\n                                            <span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tno<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        <\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p><dt>\n                                            <strong>Expansions<\/strong>\n                                        <\/dt>\n<dd>\n                                            <span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Last of Us: Left Behind<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/span>\n                                        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