Pearl Jam's "Future Days" in "The Last of Us": A Viral Fan Video Celebrates the Collaboration

Pittsburgh, PA, May 22, 2025 – A video showcasing a fan's reaction to Pearl Jam's "Future Days" being featured in HBO's "The Last of Us" has gone viral. The video intercuts footage of Eddie Vedder performing the song live with scenes from the show. Mike McCready, the band's guitarist, also appears, expressing his appreciation for the show's creators, Naughty Dog and HBO. "Wow! This is incredible. Thank you, Naughty Dog and HBO, for making our song, 'Future Days,' part of this wonderful scene," McCready says in the video. The video's popularity highlights the cross-promotion between music and television, and the positive impact such collaborations can have on both artists and the show. The enthusiastic response from fans and the musicians themselves demonstrates a successful synergy between music and visual media.