The countdown to the final episodes of The Boys has begun, and with it comes a major question that fans have been asking since the Gen V spin-off first connected the two shows. Could a character from the college series be the one to finally take down Homelander? Showrunner Eric Kripke has now given a clear answer regarding whether Jaz Sinclair’s character, Marie Moreau, will be the one to end the reign of the world’s most dangerous Supe.
As the fifth and final season prepares to release on Prime Video on April 8, 2026, the stakes have never been higher. With Homelander seeking immortality and Billy Butcher ready to release a virus that kills all Supes, fans are looking for any advantage the heroes might have. The connection to Gen V and the introduction of Marie’s blood-bending powers has sparked a lot of discussion across social media.
The Power That Got Everyone Talking
Marie Moreau’s ability to control blood was first introduced in Gen V Season 1. It is a rare and dangerous power that immediately made viewers wonder if it could be the key to stopping Antony Starr’s character. Since Homelander is nearly indestructible from the outside, the idea that Marie could manipulate the blood inside his body became a popular theory among the fanbase.
This theory grew stronger when the trailer for The Boys Season 5 showed Marie appearing alongside Starlight. The trailer also revealed that Homelander is searching for the original Compound V, known as V1, to make himself immortal. With Butcher already infected with a virus meant to kill Supes, the potential for Marie to use her unique skill set in the final battle seemed like a logical conclusion.
Kripke’s Direct Response to the Crossover Theory
Eric Kripke has now directly addressed whether Marie Moreau will be the one to kill Homelander. While speaking about the shared universe and the upcoming final season, Kripke explained that the Gen V characters will play specific roles, but the task of defeating the main villain belongs elsewhere.
Kripke confirmed that the crossover between the two shows is not about handing the final victory to a character from the spin-off. He noted that Homelander’s endgame involves building an army, and the Gen V characters are being brought into the fold to show how his influence has spread. The showrunner stated that while Marie is a powerful Supe, her role is part of the larger story rather than the solution to the Homelander problem.
This aligns with Kripke’s earlier statements about keeping the two shows separate enough that viewers do not have to watch one to understand the other. While the events of Gen V Season 2, which picks up after The Boys Season 4, will connect to the main series, the final confrontation is being kept within the core group.
What This Means for the Final Season
With Kripke ruling out Marie as Homelander’s killer, the focus returns to the original characters. Karl Urban’s Billy Butcher is currently infected with a virus that kills Supes, and the Season 5 trailer shows him ready to use it. This sets up a direct path for Butcher to be the one who ends Homelander, even if it means sacrificing himself in the process.
The Season 5 trailer also teased the return of Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, who was frozen in cryogenic storage at the end of Season 3. His return adds another layer to the final battle, as Soldier Boy was the only character who previously came close to killing Homelander.
The official synopsis for The Boys Season 5 describes a world completely under Homelander’s control, with Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie imprisoned. Starlight is leading a resistance, and Butcher has reappeared with the deadly virus. The final season will consist of eight episodes, with the first two releasing on April 8. New episodes will follow every Wednesday, leading to the series finale on May 20.
The Role Gen V Will Play
While Marie won’t be killing Homelander, the Gen V characters will still be important in Season 5. Gen V Season 2 is scheduled to release on September 17, 2026, and it will show what happens at Godolkin University after Homelander takes over America. The second season of the spin-off will pick up directly after the events of The Boys Season 4, with the students dealing with a new dean and a country under fascist rule.
Jaz Sinclair’s appearance in The Boys Season 5 trailer confirms that there will be crossover, but Kripke has been clear that this is to show Homelander’s growing army rather than to set up a spin-off character as the hero. This decision allows The Boys to end on its own terms while still respecting the larger universe that has been built.
Fan Reactions to the News
The response from viewers has been mixed. Some fans who enjoyed Gen V were hoping to see Marie’s powers used against Homelander in a creative way. Others agree that the final battle should stay between Butcher and Homelander, as the show has built up their conflict since the first episode.
Many viewers are simply excited to see how it all ends. With the premiere only weeks away, the focus has shifted to how Butcher’s virus plan will play out and whether Soldier Boy will seek revenge on the son who betrayed him.
The final season will also address the fate of Ryan, Homelander’s son, who has become a key piece in the battle between Butcher and Homelander. Kripke has previously described this as a custody battle with apocalyptic stakes.
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What to Expect on Release Day
The Boys Season 5 will release on Prime Video starting April 8, 2026. For viewers in the US, the episodes drop at midnight GMT, which is 5:30 AM IST for viewers in India. The first two episodes will be available on that day, followed by weekly releases every Wednesday.
The release schedule:
- April 8: Episodes 1 and 2
- April 15: Episode 3
- April 22: Episode 4
- April 29: Episode 5
- May 6: Episode 6
- May 13: Episode 7
- May 20: Episode 8 (Series Finale)
The final season will be available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide, exclusively on Amazon’s streaming platform.
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