The highly anticipated trailer for the fifth and final season of "The Boys" has arrived, offering a glimpse into the chaotic and bloody conclusion of the hit superhero satire. The trailer debuted at CCXP Brazil, revealing the premiere date and key plot points for the final season.
Release Date and Schedule
"The Boys" Season 5 will premiere on April 8, 2026, on Prime Video, with the first two episodes dropping simultaneously. The remaining six episodes will be released weekly, culminating in the series finale on May 20, 2026.
What to Expect
The trailer paints a grim picture of the world under Homelander's complete control. According to the official synopsis, Homelander's erratic and egomaniacal whims dictate every aspect of life. Hughie, Mother's Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in "Freedom Camps," while Annie (Starlight) struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is missing. Butcher reappears with a plan to unleash a virus that could wipe out all Supes, setting off a chain of events that will forever alter the world.
Showrunner Eric Kripke has teased a wild and emotional final season, stating that "the stakes couldn't be higher, and anybody's fair game". He has also indicated that the finale of season four was designed to lead directly into the events of season five.
Returning and New Cast Members
Many familiar faces will return for the final season, including: * Karl Urban as Billy Butcher * Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell * Antony Starr as Homelander * Erin Moriarty as Annie January/Starlight * Jessie T. Usher as A-Train * Laz Alonso as Mother's Milk/M.M. * Chace Crawford as The Deep * Tomer Capone as Frenchie * Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro/The Female * Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett * Cameron Crovetti as Ryan Butcher * Susan Heyward as Sister Sage * Valorie Curry as Firecracker * Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe Kessler * Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy * Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir II * Daveed Diggs
In addition to the returning cast, several new faces will be joining the final season. Most notably, Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles's former "Supernatural" co-star, will appear in an undisclosed role. Misha Collins, another "Supernatural" alum, is also set to appear. Mason Dye will play Bombsight, a seemingly ageless Supe. Several cast members from "Gen V," including Jaz Sinclair, London Thor, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, Asa Germann, and Keeya King, will also reprise their roles.
Storylines and Potential Conflicts
Season 5 will pick up after the events of season 4, where Homelander has consolidated his power, and Butcher has gone rogue with the Supe-killing virus. The relationship between Homelander and Soldier Boy will be further explored. The season will also deal with the aftermath of Victoria Neuman's death and Homelander's rise to power under martial law. The integration of characters from "Gen V" suggests a larger conflict involving Starlight's resistance against Homelander's regime.
With the release of the trailer, the countdown to the final season of "The Boys" has officially begun. Fans can anticipate a gory, action-packed, and emotionally charged conclusion to the series.
