Amazon has revealed the full release schedule for the fifth and final season of The Boys. The new season will break a series tradition with a two-episode premiere instead of the usual three, continuing on with one new episode each week. We can only imagine what this one has in store for a series finale, slated for May 20.
If you’re planning to tune in, here’s all of the release information we have for The Boys Season 5.
The Boys Season 5 Episode Release Schedule
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THE BOYS is an irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and as revered as Gods, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.
The Boys will once again be streaming exclusively on Prime Video, which is included in all Amazon Prime memberships.
The fifth and final season of the series will premiere two episodes on April 8, 2026, at 12am PT/3am ET. That’s 5am BST for anyone across the pond.
One new episode will continue to drop at the same time every Wednesday, leading up to the series finale in mid-May. Some Reddit users noticed leaked episode titles on TV guides, but only the first episode title is confirmed.
The new season carries on directly from The Boys Season 4 as well as Gen V Season 2. Creator Eric Kripke has already spoken on the role of the latter, indicating we won’t just see the younger Supes fly in to save the day. The ending we will end up seeing was planned as far back as Season 3.
We’ve also heard some snippets from the cast members themselves. Somewhat unsurpisingly, Karl Urban has already hinted at some massive character deaths. The creator, however, has also tried to ease expectations around any massive battle sequences, claiming “we still don’t have Game of Thrones’ budget.”
It goes without saying that the politically charged series is also returning at a politically charged time in America. Speaking on comparisons to the Trump administration, Kripke hinted at a Homelander line we’ll end up seeing in Episode 7.
What’s Next for The Boys
While the main series may be ending, this likely won’t be the last we see of The Boys. Or whoever survives, at least. Gen V is still waiting on a green light for Season 3, a decision that may be tied to The Boys finale. A new prequel series, Vought Rising, is also in development.
Meanwhile, it’s safe to say the cast of The Boys is in high demand. For the time being, however, Antony Starr will have to continue to fight claims he’d be the perfect Wesker in a Resident Evil movie.
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