The Boys season 5 confirmed as final season, Gen V finale sets up Homelander battle

The Boys is ending with season 5, and Gen V‘s finale just set the stage for an epic showdown. Antony Starr’s Homelander faces a resistance movement led by Marie Moreau and her powered friends. The battle will define the series’ final chapters on Prime Video in 2026.

What Happened: Final Season Officially Confirmed

Amazon Prime Video confirmed The Boys will end after season 5 on June 11, 2024. The announcement came after season 4 wrapped in July 2024 following its June 13, 2024 premiere. Showrunner Eric Kripke has spent months planning the final arc.

Antony Starr finished all filming for season 5 in August 2025. The New Zealand actor posted emotional tributes online after wrapping his last scenes as Homelander. “It’s truly been the highlight of my career,” Starr shared about playing the iconic villain.

“The finale helps set up the major battle against Homelander in The Boys’ fifth and final season.”

Gen V Finale Sets Up the Homelander Battle

Gen V season 2 wrapped on October 23, 2025 with a game-changing finale. Marie Moreau and her team defeated Godolkin in an epic confrontation. The episode ends with A-Train and Starlight recruiting them to join the resistance.

This sets up The Boys season 5 perfectly, according to Eric Kripke. The young supes will play “an important part” fighting Homelander’s fascist government. They’re not just cameos this time—they’re central to the plot.

Marie represents everything Homelander isn’t. She was “nurtured differently,” according to Kripke. She has real friends who love her, not fear her. She’s still learning to control her immense power. She trusts others and they trust her back.

Season 5 Cast and Production Details

Element	Details
Final Season Status	Season 5 confirmed as final
Expected Release	2026 (specific date TBA)
Platform	Amazon Prime Video
Main Cast Returning	Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Erin Moriarty, Antony Starr
Episodes Filmed	All complete as of Aug 2025
Showrunner	Eric Kripke

The core Boys cast returns alongside new allies from Gen V. Karl Urban leads as Billy Butcher. Jack Quaid returns as Hughie Campbell. Erin Moriarty reprises Starlight/Annie January. Jessie T. Usher continues as A-Train.

What to Watch For: The Final Arc

• How Marie Moreau and the Godolkin group integrate with Butcher‘s team
• The full scope of Homelander‘s fascist government control
• Stan Edgar’s role in the conflict (he appeared in Gen V season 2)
• Whether Ryan sides with his father or the resistance
• How many supes are loyal to Homelander across the country

Eric Kripke described the resistance as “truly an underground resistance against a fascist government.” They’re “outmanned and outgunned” facing “hundreds of superheroes” loyal to Homelander in every town. The odds are stacked against them.

Why This Finale Matters: Building the Final Battle?

The Boys began as a story about underdogs fighting powerful supes. Season 5 transforms it into a full-scale rebellion. Marie and her friends represent hope—they show that even the youngest, most “useless” supes can change the world. Godolkin tried to eliminate that hope. He failed.

The Gen V finale proved that truth matters more than power. Friendship beats individual strength. Marie won because she had people she trusted. She didn’t do it alone. That’s the philosophy facing Homelander in season 5.

Antony Starr will deliver his final performance as Homelander in 2026. The character he’s played since season 1 gets a full-circle ending. From corporate superhero to fascist dictator to his ultimate defeat, it’s been a legendary arc on streaming television.

The Resistance vs. The Regime

The final season features Butcher, Starlight, Marie, and others versus Homelander’s regime. Stan Edgar also appears as a wild card. The dynamic shifts from small team of vigilantes to full rebellion. Government control, martial law, and supe-enforced police will dominate season 5.

According to Kripke, this has “no comparison or parallel to anything going on anywhere in the world,” keeping things firmly in fiction.

Gen V’s Future Uncertain

Gen V showrunner Michele Fazekas likely won’t return if renewed. However, Eric Kripke stated they’re “ready and willing” for season 3 if Prime Video approves. That decision depends on viewership numbers. Season 2 finale aired October 24, 2025.

Watch the Latest Footage

Official trailers and behind-the-scenes content continue dropping on Prime Video’s YouTube channel. Previous season trailers averaged 2-3 million views. Fans anticipate season 5 promotional material dropping in late 2025 or early 2026. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzFXDvC-EwM shows season 4‘s official trailer format.

Is This Really The End?

Yes, The Boys season 5 is definitely the final season. Eric Kripke confirmed it in June 2024. No season 6 is planned. However, spinoffs like Vought Rising may continue the universe. The Boys universe won’t end—just this main story.

The Ultimate Question: Can They Stop Homelander?

That’s the question driving season 5. Butcher, Starlight, Marie, and their growing alliance face an incredibly powerful opponent. Homelander commands government resources, hundreds of loyal supes, and mass propaganda.

But the resistance has something Homelander lacks: unity. Marie proved it by defeating Godolkin with her friends. That’s the formula for taking down a dictator.

Sources

• The Hollywood Reporter – Gen V Bosses Interview (October 22, 2025)
• Wikipedia – The Boys Season 5 Confirmed (June 2024)
• Variety – Antony Starr Wraps Final Season (August 2025)

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