'The Boys' S05 trailer promises bloody carnage; release date out
What's the story
The fifth and final season of Amazon Prime Video's hit series The Boys will premiere on April 8, 2026, the makers announced recently. The first two episodes will be released on that day, followed by weekly episodes until the finale on May 20, 2026. The announcement was made during a panel at CCXP Brazil, where showrunner Eric Kripke and some cast members also revealed the first teaser trailer.
Plot insights
'The Boys' S05: Plot and character details revealed
The fifth season will see Homelander (Antony Starr) in complete control, with Hughie, Mother's Milk, and Frenchie imprisoned in a "Freedom Camp." Annie will struggle to resist the overwhelming Supe force while Kimiko is missing. Butcher's return with a virus that could eliminate all Supes will trigger world-altering events. The trailer also teases the reunion of Butcher (Karl Urban) with Hughie (Jack Quaid), Annie (Erin Moriarty), and The Boys after abandoning them at the end of Season 4.
Cast and crew
'The Boys' S05: Cast and production team details
The final season will feature returning cast members Urban, Quaid, Starr, Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, and Karen Fukuhara. The series is based on the comic book series by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. It is produced by Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television with Kripke serving as showrunner and executive producer.