Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II

Grounded II: Making The Last of Us Part II is a documentary that examines the development process of the video game The Last of Us Part II. The film provides a behind-the-scenes look at the production, featuring firsthand accounts from the Naughty Dog team regarding the work required to create the sequel.

Produced in the United States by AREA 5 and Naughty Dog, the film was directed by Jason Bertrand, Matt Chandronait, Ryan O'Donnell, and Cesar Quintero. The production features a credited cast of 53 people, including Neil Druckmann, who served as the game's director and co-writer, and Ashley Johnson, the voice and motion capture performer for the character Ellie. Other contributors appearing as themselves include co-game directors Kurt Margenau and Anthony Newman, lead game designer Emilia Schatz, and SCEA President and CEO Shawn Layden.

Released on February 2, 2024, with a runtime of 121 minutes, the documentary has been well received by viewers. It holds a rating of 8.2/10 on IMDb based on 509 votes and a score of 8.5/10 on TMDB from 14 votes.