Prime Video has officially confirmed that The Boys Season 5 will mark the explosive conclusion to the hit superhero satire. The long-awaited final season will begin streaming April 8, 2026, with the first two episodes dropping together, followed by new episodes every week until May 20, 2026.
The war between Billy Butcher and Homelander is finally reaching its bloody end — with Gen V crossovers, shocking deaths, and the downfall of Vought International looming large.
The Boys Season 5 Release Date and Schedule
The fifth and final season of The Boys was confirmed during CCXP Brazil 2025, alongside the release of its first teaser trailer. Showrunner Eric Kripke described this as the “final act” of the saga, closing out the story that began in 2019.
Release schedule:
- Premiere date: April 8, 2026
- Episodes released: Two on premiere day
- Weekly drops: Every Wednesday after the premiere
- Finale date: May 20, 2026
- Total episodes: Eight
Kripke teased that the final chapter will deliver “the biggest fight yet — the war to end all Supes.”
Final Season Story Overview
Season 5 picks up a few months after the events of Gen V Season 2, with the world fully under Homelander’s rule. His iron grip over America sparks a rebellion led by Annie (Starlight) and the remaining members of The Boys, who must rely on a dangerous new weapon — a virus capable of killing Supes.
Meanwhile, Billy Butcher is running out of time. Still dying from Compound V’s side effects, he returns for one last mission to destroy Vought and stop Homelander once and for all.
According to Kripke, the season represents the “final confrontation between absolute power and absolute corruption.”
Cast: Returning Favorites and New Faces
Almost every major character returns for the finale, along with a few surprise cameos and crossovers from the Gen V universe.
Confirmed returning cast:
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher – determined to unleash a virus that could end all Supes.
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell – back as the team’s moral center, struggling with the cost of revenge.
- Antony Starr as Homelander – now a full-blown dictator, ruling through fear.
- Erin Moriarty as Annie/Starlight – leading the rebellion against Homelander’s control.
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko – loyal and deadly as ever.
- Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk – coordinating the underground resistance.
Notable additions and cameos:
- Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy after surviving Season 3’s explosion.
- A-Train (Jessie T. Usher) reportedly switches sides, joining the rebellion.
- Diego Luna is rumored to appear in a mystery role tied to the Supe virus.
- Gen V stars Jordan Li, Marie Moreau, and Cate Dunlap will officially join the main storyline.
Gen V Crossover and Expanded Universe
After years of hints, the long-anticipated Gen V crossover becomes a major part of Season 5. The storyline connects directly to Gen V Season 2, with its surviving characters joining Annie’s rebel faction.
- Jordan Li returns with shape-shifting powers and plays a supporting role.
- Marie Moreau becomes central to Project Odessa — a key plotline involving Vought’s bioweapon program.
- Cate Dunlap, the telepath who once worked for Vought, now helps the rebellion by exposing classified intelligence.
The crossover sets up the “final confrontation between generations,” showing how Vought’s corruption infects both old and new heroes alike.
What Makes Season 5 the Grand Finale
Unlike other long-running franchises, The Boys will end on its own terms. Kripke confirmed that this was always planned as a five-season story, calling it “the perfect ending.”
The production teams at Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television are promising a visually massive and emotionally charged finale — one that ties together The Boys, Gen V, and future spin-offs.
FAQs
1. When does The Boys Season 5 premiere?
The final season premieres on April 8, 2026, with two episodes releasing first.
2. How many episodes are in Season 5?
There will be eight episodes, ending on May 20, 2026.
3. Will Gen V characters appear in Season 5?
Yes. Jordan Li, Marie Moreau, and Cate Dunlap will join the story.
4. Is this the final season of The Boys?
Yes, Season 5 is officially the last chapter of the series.
5. Who returns for the final battle?
Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, and others will all return.
Conclusion
The Boys Season 5 promises to be the most explosive and emotional chapter yet, closing the saga of Butcher, Hughie, and Homelander with a final, devastating war. With Gen V crossovers, shocking betrayals, and the end of Vought’s reign in sight, the series is gearing up for a finale that redefines superhero storytelling.
The countdown to April 8, 2026, has begun — and this time, no one gets out unscathed.
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