CategoryDescriptionTitleThe BoysShowrunnerEric KripkeSeasons5 seasons (2019-2026)Episodes40 episodesWhere to StreamPrime Video
After an explosive fourth season, The Boys is back to deliver more of Eric Kripke’s superhero satire. The stakes have reached an all-time high with our antiheroes scarred by battle and their morally compromising choices. Meanwhile, Homelander has taken over the United States as a tyrant.
What will the Boys do in retaliation after they’ve been broken? Season 5 will answer these questions and more, bringing all the characters six months after the end of the previous season. Here is an all-you-need-to-know episode guide for The Boys Season 5, including the schedule.
When Does The Boys Season 5 Premiere?
The Boys Season 5 will debut globally on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. The final season will drop two episodes on the day it airs to kick off its eight-episode run, giving viewers an extended look.
The two episodes drop at 3 AM ET, with the following table covering the global release timeline for every timezone.
Time ZoneRelease TimeUS Pacific (PDT)12:00 AM (April 8)US Mountain (MDT)1:00 AM (April 8)US Central (CDT)2:00 AM (April 8)US Eastern (EDT)3:00 AM (April 8)US Alaska (AKDT)11:00 PM (April 7)US Hawaii-Aleutian (HST)10:00 PM (April 7)United Kingdom (BST)8:00 AM (April 8)Europe (CEST)9:00 AM (April 8)Saudi Arabia (AST)10:00 AM (April 8)UAE (GST)11:00 AM (April 8)India (IST)12:30 PM (April 8)Philippines (PHT)3:00 PM (April 8)Singapore (SGT)3:00 PM (April 8)Japan (JST)4:00 PM (April 8)Australia (AEST)5:00 PM (April 8)
The Boys Season 5 Episodes 1 and 2 are expected to blow people’s minds with the many plot advancements they have in store for us.
How to Watch The Boys Season 5
A still from The Boys Season 5 | Credit: Prime Video
The Boys is an Amazon Prime Video original and is exclusive to the platform. Fans and newcomers will have to subscribe to Prime Video to be able to access the show.
In the U.S., Prime Video has a 30-day trial period for new or eligible customers. An ad-supported plan is listed at $8.99 per month, and the ad-free tier (Prime Video Ultra) is another $4.99 per month.
Does The Boys Season 5 Release Episodes Weekly?
A still from The Boys Season 5 | Credit: Prime Video
Yes. You can expect weekly drops every Wednesday from April 8, 2026, until May 20, 2026. A total of eight episodes make up this final run of The Boys. Here is a guide to the episode names and release dates.
EpisodeTitleRelease Date (US)1Fifteen Inches of Sheer DynamiteApril 8, 20262Teenage KixApril 8, 20263Every One of You Sons of B*tchesApril 15, 20264Though the Heavens FallApril 22, 20265One‑ShotsApril 29, 20266King of HellMay 6, 20267The Frenchman, the Female, and the Man Called Mother’s MilkMay 13, 20268Blood and BoneMay 20, 2026
Expect the episodes to drop at the same time every week, i.e., 3 AM ET or 12 AM PT, depending on where you live in the U.S.
What is The Boys Season 5 About?
A still from The Boys Season 5 | Credit: Prime Video
Season 5 of The Boys will be a final chapter that hopefully draws a lot from The Boys comics, wrapping up the story of Billy Butcher, Hughie, and Homelander. The Boys will confront their biggest enemy in a nation that has been brought to its knees by its tyrant Homelander. Corruption runs rampant, including concentration camps for non-supes.
Roughly six months after the events of Season 4, The Boys will be leaner and meaner than ever. If things weren’t personal before, they sure are now. Butcher appears to descend further into madness and obsession, determined to destroy all supes, and Hughie may be the only one who can save his soul in Season 5.
CategoryDescriptionTitleThe BoysShowrunnerEric KripkeStudioAmazon MGM Studios (produced in association with Sony Pictures Television)Cast (main)Karl Urban (Billy Butcher), Antony Starr (Homelander), Jack Quaid (Hughie Campbell), Erin Moriarty (Annie January / Starlight), Jessie T. Usher (A‑Train), Chace Crawford (The Deep), Tomer Capon (Frenchie), Laz Alonso (Mother’s Milk), Karen Fukuhara (Kimiko Miyashiro), Colby Minifie (Ashley Barrett)Seasons5 seasons (2019-2026)Episodes40 episodes across all seasonsIMDb score8.6/10 (as of April 1, 2026)Rotten Tomatoes score93% (as of April 1, 2026)
With more supes expected to return, including Soldier Boy, the story will dive deeper into Vought’s experiments and how they came to be. The scheming of the elite has not stopped (fiction or real), with more classic satire for the creators to drop.
Is There a Trailer for The Boys Season 5?
The Boys Season 5’s final trailer appears to lean hard into its last-stand vibe, with The Boys fragmented against Homelander. With the evil supe talking about absolute power and a bigger destiny, America is being reframed into a fascist nation.
The Boys themselves are aware that this will be their last chance to put an end to him and Vought once and for all. The battle against The Seven is shaping up slowly, with A-Train’s allegiance shaking. The main plot hooks appear to center around the first iteration of Compound V and Butcher’s supe-killing virus.
The dialogue continues in its classic, quippy, dark-humor vein, so you can expect some gruesome R-rated content as The Boys showcase their signature brutality. We even got to see Black Noir imagery, suggesting that someone might be pretending to be a stand-in.
All in all, the trailer and promotional material are telling people to expect a full-scale war between supes and non-supes that escalates beyond a personal feud. Who will survive in the end? Tune in every week to find out.
Is there a recommended watch order before Season 5?
Seasons 1-4, plus Gen V.
Can I watch Season 5 offline?
Yes. Use the Prime Video app.
Will there be bonus content or behind‑the‑scenes for Season 5?
Amazon typically releases featurettes, cast interviews, and promos on Prime Video and its YouTube channel.
Are you excited for the final season? Let us know in the comments.
The Boys will premiere Season 5 on April 8, 2026, in the U.S.
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