We live in an era of pop culture impermanence. Even when a movie is beloved by fans or a TV show sets viewership records, there’s always a chance it could disappear from its host streamer at any moment. No company is more ruthless with its properties than Warner Media, which never seems to know what its viewers want. Westworld was one of HBO’s most popular shows, but it’s since been scrubbed entirely from its platform, and is now only available to stream through Roku or Tubi. This has taught audiences a painful lesson: invest in physical media whenever you can, because you never know when your favorite show could disappear.
That even applies to hits like The Last of Us, the newest jewel in HBO’s crown. Though it’s come to represent a new standard for video game adaptations, there’s every chance that, one day, it’ll no longer be available to stream. Fortunately, Warner has consistently provided physical versions of its first season. The Last of Us has already been released in 4K and Blu-ray, and in 2023, a limited edition Steelbook was up for grabs in certain countries. And with Season 2 on the horizon, that Steelbook will now be available in the United States.
