The Boys has fans on the edge of their seats, dying to know what’s next after Season 4’s wild cliffhanger. With Homelander tighter than ever in the driver’s seat and Butcher unleashing some crazy new powers, the buzz around Season 5 is off the charts. One big question keeps popping up online: Is The Boys Season 5 hitting Prime Video in September 2025? Let’s break down everything known so far about the final season.
The Boys Season 5 Release Date: Is September 2025 Happening?
Lots of folks are hoping for a September 2025 premiere, but hold your horses—it’s not looking likely. The Boys Season 5 wrapped filming in July 2025, which got everyone excited, but this show’s a beast when it comes to post-production. Think about it: Season 4 finished shooting in April 2024 and didn’t drop until June 2024—that’s a solid 14 months of editing, visual effects, and polishing. If that timeline holds, Season 5 is more likely to land around September 2026, maybe a bit earlier in mid-2026, like May or June. Karl Urban, our man Billy Butcher, even spilled the beans on Instagram, saying fans might have to wait “2 years” for the final season, pointing straight to 2026.
Don’t despair, though! The wait won’t feel as brutal since Gen V Season 2 is confirmed to premiere in September 2025. It’s set to tie directly into The Boys’ storyline, so it’ll keep the adrenaline pumping while we count down to the big finale.
Cast: Who’s Returning and Who’s New?
The Boys Season 5 is bringing back the heavy hitters, with a few fresh faces to shake things up. Here’s the lineup based on what’s out there:
- Karl Urban as Billy Butcher
- Antony Starr as Homelander
- Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell
- Erin Moriarty as Starlight (Annie January)
- Laz Alonso as Mother’s Milk, Jessie T. Usher as A-Train, Chace Crawford as The Deep, Tomer Capone as Frenchie, and Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko
- Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy
Now, the newbies are what’s got everyone talking. Eric Kripke, the mastermind behind The Boys and Supernatural, is pulling out all the stops:
- Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins
- Daveed Diggs
- Mason Dye as Bombsight
Bad news? Victoria Neuman (Claudia Doumit) and Joe Kessler (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) bit the dust in Season 4. But knowing The Boys, there’s always a chance for some wild flashback or twist to bring characters back.
Plot: What to Expect in The Boys Season 5
Plot details for Season 5 are locked up tighter than Vought’s secrets, but the Season 4 finale dropped some major hints. Homelander’s basically running the show now, with a new president in his pocket and most of The Boys locked up. Butcher’s out there, though, with a Supe-killing virus and some freaky new abilities, setting up a showdown that’s gonna be nuts. Kripke called Season 5 the show’s “apocalypse,” promising a bloody, over-the-top finale that’s been in the works since Season 3.
Here’s the kicker: Season 5 won’t pick up right after Season 4. Gen V Season 2, hitting in September 2025, will fill in some blanks, diving into the Supe virus and featuring crossovers with folks like Starlight and Black Noir II. Kripke told Variety the timeline’s straightforward—Gen V Season 2 happens right after The Boys Season 4—so it’s a must-watch to get the full picture. Fans on Reddit are betting on a fast, brutal season with major deaths, and Kripke’s teased that Homelander and Butcher’s face-off will hit a fever pitch. Oh, and Soldier Boy’s return? That’s gonna stir up some serious family drama with Homelander and bad blood with Butcher.
