The official teaser trailer and release date for the fifth and final season of The Boys are here, revealing a world completely under Homelander’s control and setting the stage for one last war. The first two episodes will premiere on April 8, 2026 on Prime Video, with new episodes releasing weekly. The series finale is set for May 20, 2026, bringing the story to a close.
The new trailer shows a bleak future. Following the events of Season 4, Homelander has taken over, and the few heroes left are scattered or imprisoned. The footage confirms the return of fan-favorite characters and introduces a major reunion for fans of creator Eric Kripke’s previous work.
The Final Season Storyline and Cast
The official description for Season 5 paints a clear picture of the stakes. Homelander’s rule is absolute, shaping the world to his unstable desires. Key members of The Boys—Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie—are locked away in a place called a “Freedom Camp”. Annie January, also known as Starlight, is trying to build a resistance but is severely outmatched by the number of Supes now acting as Homelander’s police force.
Kimiko, the Female, is missing. The story kicks into gear when Billy Butcher comes back. He has a new, drastic plan: using a virus designed to eliminate all Supes. His decision starts a series of events that promises to change everything. The main cast, including Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Antony Starr, Laz Alonso, Karen Fukuhara, and Tomer Capone, all return. Jeffrey Dean Morgan is also confirmed to return from Season 4.
A Major Supernatural Reunion
A key moment in the trailer is a major reunion for fans of the long-running series Supernatural. The show reunites Jensen Ackles, who returns as the supe Soldier Boy, with his former on-screen brother Jared Padalecki, who joins the cast in an undisclosed role.
In the teaser, Padalecki’s new character is seen walking into a room, followed by Soldier Boy and Homelander, hinting at a significant storyline. This marks the first time Ackles and Padalecki have shared the screen since Supernatural ended, and both are working again with Eric Kripke, who created that series as well.
Connections to Gen V and The Wider Universe
The final season of The Boys will connect directly to its popular college spinoff, Gen V. The story picks up about six months after the end of Gen V Season 2. Characters from that series, particularly Marie Moreau, who possesses powerful blood-manipulation abilities, are expected to play a part in the growing resistance against Homelander.
However, Kripke has noted that Marie will not simply appear as an overpowered solution to defeat Homelander. He compared her to “Neo at the end of The Matrix,” implying her powers are not yet fully mastered. The story will remain focused on the core characters of The Boys, ensuring viewers can follow the final season without having seen Gen V, though watching both provides a richer experience.
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What the Trailer and Showrunner Reveal
The tense trailer is set to the song “Renegade” by Styx and shows Butcher trying to rally his team for a final stand. Karl Urban, who plays Butcher, has warned that the stakes are higher than ever.
“I think the real thing to look out for in season 5… there’s going to be some big hits early on in the very first episode. That’s probably what is going to make you realize, ‘Oh, this s–t is for real.’ The stakes couldn’t be higher, and anybody’s fair game.”
Showrunner Eric Kripke has spoken about the challenge of ending a major series, acknowledging the pressure to deliver a satisfying conclusion. He confirmed that not every character will survive the final battle. The season will explore the complicated father-son dynamic between Homelander and Soldier Boy, a relationship that was not fully developed in earlier seasons.
Release Schedule and How to Watch
The fifth and final season will debut exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The release schedule is as follows:
- Premiere Date: April 8, 2026
- Format: The first two episodes will be released on the premiere date. After that, one new episode will drop each week.
- Finale Date: May 20, 2026
All previous seasons of The Boys, along with the spinoff series Gen V and the animated anthology The Boys Presents: Diabolical, are available to stream on Prime Video now.
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