The Last of Us Part 2 Fan Visits Its Real-Life Theater To Bring In-Game Photos to Life

The Last of Us Part 2 Fan Visits Its Real-Life Theater To Bring In-Game Photos to Life

Key Takeaways

  • One fan of The Last of Us Part 2 traveled to Seattle to snap photos of the Pinnacle Theater.
  • Known as the Paramount Theater in real life, the location played a large role in the PlayStation title.

As a hardcore gamer with a soft spot for The Last of Us series, I can confidently say that my gaming experiences have taken me to places beyond the confines of my living room. Recently, I found myself standing at the real-life Pinnacle Theater in Seattle – a location that has left an indelible mark on me through the lens of Ellie and Abby’s harrowing journey in The Last of Us Part 2.


A fan eagerly wanting to replicate the allure of a significant setting from The Last of Us Part 2, embarked on a journey to the actual Pinnacle Theater, taking a collection of pictures. Few dystopian video game series offer a peek into what our world could become post-apocalypse like The Last of Us Part 2 does.

Exploring themes of unimaginable terror and sorrow, “The Last of Us Part 2” narrates more than just surviving amidst those infected by the Cordyceps virus; it delves into the extremes people might reach in pursuit of vengeance. While the storyline of “The Last of Us” is fortunately fictional, some game locations are accessible for real-life exploration by players.

In a post on Reddit, one Last of Us Part 2 fan detailed their visit to the game’s real-life Pinnacle Theater to showcase how well the game captured the space. The user posted real-life images of their visit to the auditorium in Downtown Seattle to display how the Paramount Theater, as it is known in reality, looks nearly identical to how it appears in the game. In one of the images, the poster has taken a picture of the theater’s staircase that looks almost identical to the steps where The Last of Us Part 2‘s Abby Anderson crept down to confront Tommy. There’s also a picture of a room in the theater that looks exactly like the projector room from the game, in which Ellie gets the building’s power to come back on.

Last of Us 2 Fan Captures the Game’s Real-Life Theater

One noticeable similarity across the user’s photos of the game is the lifelike representation of the theater stage and seating area found in “The Last of Us Part 2.” Players can effortlessly imagine Ellie playing the guitar on an empty seat, or picture Abby and Ellie running along the aisle towards the stage during their chase scene. While it’s not unprecedented for games to mimic real-world cities and environments, Naughty Dog has certainly excelled in incorporating authentic locations within the world of “The Last of Us 2.

The extraordinary achievement of “The Last of Us” TV series adaptation has guaranteed the longevity of the franchise, particularly with Season 2 on the horizon. Lately, Neil Druckmann shared an intriguing update about “The Last of Us Part 3,” expressing his belief that he’s finally devised a story blueprint that serves as a compelling continuation from the second game.

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2024-09-11 18:53