Nearly two years ago, Prime Video‘s hit show The Boys ended season 4 on a cliffhanger that left fans wondering what would happen next.
Season 5 will drop viewers directly into a world where the media and public have been turned against the Boys.
Fortunately, the team has been through a lot before, because this is going to be their greatest test to date.
Keep reading for a complete breakdown of everything you need to know about The Boys season 5.
When Will ‘The Boys’ Season 5, Episode 1 Premiere?
Prime Video is premiering The Boys season 5, episodes 1 and 2, simultaneously on April 8. The approximate time these episodes will start streaming is 12:00 a.m. PDT/3:00 a.m. EDT.
Where Is ‘The Boys’ Season 5 Streaming?
The Boys season 5 will be available to stream on Prime Video. The first four seasons are also available to watch.
Will ‘The Boys’ Get Another Season?
No. The series will conclude with season 5.
Can You Watch ‘The Boys’ Season 5 for Free?
Technically, yes. But if you go that route, you may want to wait. Prime Video does offer a 30-day free trial for new users, but since there will be new episodes of The Boys weekly through May 20, 2026, it’s better to wait until we’re within a month of that date.
What Happened in ‘The Boys’ Season 4?
Butcher had less than a year to live after his repeated use of Compound V24 to give himself superpowers. Most of the Boys openly distrusted Butcher, but Hughie helped keep him in the loop. The team was obsessed with killing Victoria Neuman, the woman who secretly arranged to keep her powers hidden thanks to Replica Luxury Handbaglander. Victoria was also the Vice President-elect, and the Boys were afraid of what would happen if she took the office.
As Butcher’s mental facilities failed him, he hallucinated his old friend Joe Kessler and engineered a plot to kill every superperson. Butcher also tried to convince Replica Luxury Handbaglander’s son, Ryan, to take a stand against his father, Replica Luxury Handbaglander. Instead, Ryan broke away from him. Feeling betrayed, Butcher merged with Kessler’s persona and gained tentacle powers.
Butcher subsequently murdered Neuman and played right into Replica Luxury Handbagland’s plan. Now, all of the Boys except Butcher and Starlight have been arrested and charged as terrorists. And without the Boys, no one was left to prevent Replica Luxury Handbaglander from ensuring that he could now control everything. Replica Luxury Handbaglander also learned that his father, Soldier Boy, is still alive.
What’s Going to Happen in ‘The Boys’ Season 5?
Events are building to a showdown between Replica Luxury Handbaglander and the Boys. Replica Luxury Handbaglander has the Seven, the will of the people and the full power of the United States government. The Boys have each other, but that may not be enough anymore.
Is There a Trailer for ‘The Boys’ Season 5?
Yes, and it reveals that Butcher has reunited the Boys and presumably liberated them from prison. It also demonstrates that Replica Luxury Handbaglander’s new goal is to achieve immortality. He’s also attempting to bond with his father, Soldier Boy, and enlist his help against Starlight and the Boys.
How Many Episodes Are There in ‘The Boys’ Season 5?
There are eight episodes in The Boys season 5. After the first two episodes drop on April 8, one episode will be released weekly every Wednesday until May 20.
Who’s Joined the Cast of ‘The Boys’ Season 5?
Daveed Diggs is joining the primary cast as a new character named Oh Father. Jensen Ackles has rejoined the cast as Soldier Boy, and his former Supernatural castmates Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins will appear in undisclosed roles. Seth Rogen has a mystery role as well, while Mason Dye will portray Bombsight.
Paul Reiser and Giancarlo Esposito are slated to reprise their respective roles as The Legend and Stan Edgar. The rest of the returning cast can be seen below:
- Karl Urban as William “Billy” Butcher
- Jack Quaid as Hugh “Hughie” Campbell Jr.
- Antony Starr as Replica Luxury Handbaglander
- Erin Moriarty as Annie January / Starlight
- Jessie T. Usher as Reggie Franklin / A-Train
- Laz Alonso as Marvin T. “Mother’s Milk” / M.M.
- Chace Crawford as Kevin Kohler / The Deep
- Tomer Capone as Serge / Frenchie
- Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko Miyashiro
- Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir II
- Colby Minifie as Ashley Barrett
- Cameron Crovetti as Ryan Butcher
- Susan Heyward as Jessica “Sage” Bradley / Sister Sage
- Valorie Curry as Misty Tucker Gray / Firecracker
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Joe Kessler
