'The Boys 5' releases Homelander's first poster for final season
What's the story
The fifth and final season of The Boys is slated to arrive on Prime Video in 2026, with new posters hinting at the apocalyptic fallout of Homelander's growing dominance. The hit series has captivated viewers with its subversive, brutally satirical approach to superheroes, serving as a sharp contrast to big franchises like the MCU and DCU. The popularity of The Boys has spawned spinoffs like Gen V, which may continue to expand the universe beyond Season 5.
Teaser insights
Season 5 posters hint at catastrophic destruction
Although filming for the fifth season of The Boys wrapped earlier this year, much of the storyline remains tightly guarded. Still, the newly released posters offer a tantalizing hint of what's ahead. The images highlight large-scale devastation, one featuring Billy Butcher, and another depicting Homelander towering above Earth as a massive explosion erupts beneath him. The caption on X (formerly Twitter) reads, "Scorched earth. Shock and awe. Blood and bone."
Twitter Post
See the posters here
Scorched earth.
— THE BOYS (@TheBoysTV) December 3, 2025
Shock andawe.
Blood and bone. pic.twitter.com/zdAFQIoBN8
Plot developments
Season 4's shocking ending sets bleak stakes for heroes
The fourth season of The Boys ended on a shocking note, with many characters being captured and Homelander officially taking control of the government with Sister Sage's help. His push for total power is likely to bring devastating consequences and potential deaths, making the stakes higher than ever as the series enters its final chapter. Even characters like Butcher are experiencing a drift into deeper darkness.
Cast details
'The Boys' S05: Cast for the final season
The fifth season of The Boys will see the main cast returning to conclude the story. Antony Starr, Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Erin Moriarty, Karen Fukuhara, Jessie T. Usher, and Chace Crawford are expected to return. Fans can also look forward to a mini Supernatural reunion, with Jensen Ackles returning as Soldier Boy and Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins joining the cast.