Since its explosive debut in 2019, The Boys has flipped the superhero genre on its head. Based on Garth Ennis’s comic series, the show envisions a world where superheroes—once worshipped by the public—are anything but heroic. Corrupt, violent, and power-hungry, they’ve become the very thing they claim to protect people from.
Season 4 ended with a shocking cliffhanger, and fans have been eagerly waiting to see how this twisted saga will wrap up. With Gen V Season 2 laying the groundwork for what’s next, showrunner Eric Kripke has now shared a major update on the progress of The Boys Season 5. Here’s everything we know so far about the grand finale.
When Will The Boys Season 5 Be Released?
While Prime Video hasn’t set an official date, The Boys Season 5 is expected to drop sometime in 2026. According to Kripke, most of the post-production work is already done, with only a few finishing touches remaining. That suggests fans might not have to wait too long — an early 2026 release seems likely.
Is There a Trailer Yet?
Not yet. Since the final season isn’t expected until 2026, a trailer probably won’t appear until the first half of next year. When it does, it’s safe to assume Prime Video will tease the chaos to come for both The Boys and The Seven.
Who’s Returning for The Boys Season 5?
All of the surviving main cast members are back for the final ride. That includes:
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
- Erin Moriarty as Starlight
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko
- Tomer Capone as Frenchie
- Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk
On the villainous side, Antony Starr returns as Homelander, joined by Susan Heyward (Sister Sage), Valorie Curry (Firecracker), Chace Crawford (The Deep), and Nathan Mitchell (Black Noir).
This time, the show will also weave in characters from Gen V, bridging the two stories for one last explosive showdown.
New Faces Joining the Final Season
Several new and familiar names are joining the cast:
- Jensen Ackles – Soldier Boy (returning)
- Jared Padalecki – undisclosed role
- Misha Collins – undisclosed role
- Daveed Diggs – new series regular
- Mason Dye – Bombsight
The Supernatural reunion between Ackles, Padalecki, and Collins has fans buzzing, and Kripke has hinted that their roles will tie deeply into the finale’s themes of loyalty, power, and corruption.
What to Expect from the Plot
Details about the story are being kept under wraps, but Season 5 will pick up after Butcher’s shocking turn in Season 4. Now armed with temporary powers — and dying — he seems hell-bent on destroying every supe in existence, possibly by unleashing a deadly virus designed to wipe them out.
If the show follows the tone of the comics, the final season could bring devastating consequences and some surprising deaths — including one that fans may never see coming.
The Boys has redefined what a superhero show can be — brutal, funny, and unapologetically political. With Kripke confirming that Season 5 will conclude the story, fans can expect nothing short of a jaw-dropping finale that brings this violent, satirical world to a fitting end.
Stay tuned — as soon as more details about the release date or trailer drop, we’ll keep you updated.
