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The Boys Final Season Nears Finish as Kripke Says It’s ‘Coming (Reasonably) Soon’

Spinoffs now chart the series’ future, with a 1950s prequel filming plus a Mexico-set entry in development.

Overview

  • Showrunner Eric Kripke says editing on Season 5 is complete and roughly half of the VFX, music, and color work is done, calling the finale “coming (reasonably) soon.”
  • Season 5 is the last chapter for the core story, with Kripke aiming to conclude the main character arcs that have driven the series.
  • No premiere date has been announced, and reporting indicates the final season is expected to arrive in 2026.
  • Vought Rising, a 1950s-set prequel, is in production after filming began in August 2025, with Jensen Ackles returning as Soldier Boy and Aya Cash reported to appear.
  • The Boys: Mexico remains in development with writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer and producers Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, with possible crossovers discussed but unconfirmed while Gen V’s renewal is undecided and Diabolical is reported canceled.