'The Boys Season 5' release date: What’s next for Homelander? Check plot, cast and everyhting you need to know
'The Boys Season 5' Release Date
Season 5 of The Boys is expected to hit Amazon Prime Video in mid-2026. This timeline aligns with the show's production schedule, which typically spans about 1.5 to 2 years. Showrunner Eric Kripke confirmed that filming will occur between November 2024 and mid-2025, suggesting a summer or fall 2026 release.
Kripke, reflecting on the upcoming season, noted, «Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.»
'The Boys' Returning and New Cast Members
The main cast from Season 4 will reprise their roles in the final season. This includes:
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
- Antony Starr as Homelander
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
- Erin Moriarty as Starlight
- Laz Alonso as Mother's Milk
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko
- Tomer Capone as Frenchie
Chace Crawford, Nathan Mitchell, and Valorie Curry will also return, along with Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy. Fans of Kripke’s previous show Supernatural might see Jared Padalecki join the cast, as Kripke expressed interest in bringing him on board, stating, «I feel like I have to complete my game of Supernatural Pokémon.»
'The Boys Season 5' Plot Details
Season 5 will continue the storyline of exposing corrupt superheroes, particularly focusing on the misuse of power by characters like Homelander. Given the series’ penchant for satirical takes on real-world issues, it’s anticipated that the 2024 Presidential election will influence the season's plot.
Kripke hinted at the
