After two long years, the wait is finally over. Gen V season 2 is set to return this fall on Prime Video, bringing back its college-age take on the dark, twisted superhero world of The Boys. With new cast additions, a tribute to the late Chance Perdomo, and deeper connections to the flagship series, this season promises to be bigger and more intense than ever.
When Does Gen V Season 2 Release?
Amazon has confirmed that Gen V season 2 will premiere on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
- The first three episodes will debut together on launch day.
- Afterward, new episodes drop weekly on Wednesdays until the season finale airs on October 22, 2025.
This release strategy mirrors the momentum of The Boys, ensuring fans have time to dissect each shocking twist week after week.
The Cast: Who’s Returning and Who’s New?
Most of the core cast is back for season 2, with one heartbreaking absence.
- Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau
- Lizze Broadway as Emma Shaw
- Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap
- Derek Luh and London Thor as Jordan Li
- Asa Germann as Sam Riordan
Sadly, following the tragic death of actor Chance Perdomo (Andre Anderson), the character will not return, and the role has not been recast. The creative team confirmed the new season has been rewritten in his memory, calling it “a tribute to Chance Perdomo.”
Other returning names include Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity, Andre’s father. Meanwhile, Patrick Schwarzenegger’s Golden Boy and Shelley Conn’s Indira Shetty will not return, as their characters were killed off in season 1.
New Additions
- Hamish Linklater (Midnight Mass) joins as Cipher, the new dean of Godolkin University. Described as “charismatic, politically brilliant, and terrifying,” Cipher is set to play a central role in this season’s conflict.
- Other new cast members include Keeya King, Stephen Kalyn, Julia Knope, Stacey McGunnigle, Tait Fletcher, Wyatt Dorion, and Georgie Murphy in undisclosed roles.
Fans can also expect several The Boys characters to cross over, including Starlight (Erin Moriarty), The Deep (Chace Crawford), Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell), and Firecracker (Valorie Curry).
The Story: What Happens in Gen V Season 2?
Season 2 picks up after the brutal finale of season 1, where Homelander’s arrival left the young supes battered and broken.
Prime Video’s official synopsis teases:
“School is back in session. As America adjusts to Homelander’s iron fist, Godolkin University welcomes a new dean who promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma return burdened by trauma and loss. With a war brewing between humans and supes, the group uncovers a secret program dating back to the founding of Godolkin — and Marie is at the center of it all.”
This season promises even darker political intrigue, brutal showdowns, and a fresh perspective on what it means to wield power in The Boys universe.
The Trailer
The official trailer for Gen V season 2 dropped in July 2025, giving fans their first look at Hamish Linklater’s unnerving dean and teasing the escalating chaos on campus. Starlight also features prominently, hinting at stronger ties between Gen V and The Boys season 5.
Final Thoughts
With its bold storylines, emotional tribute to Chance Perdomo, and shocking new characters, Gen V season 2 is shaping up to be one of Prime Video’s most gripping releases of the year. Fans of The Boys will not want to miss this explosive chapter in the ever-expanding Vought universe.
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