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Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Tom's Guide
'The Boys' season 5 just got a special Comic-Con preview — and people are losing their minds
"The Boys" season 5 wasn't supposed to be a headliner at San Diego Comic-Con this year. But when fans in attendance at a "Gen V" Hall H panel got a special sneak preview of the show's final season, it stole the show. We haven't been able to find leaked footage of the preview — a shock in its own right — but outlets such as Deadline and users on X (Twitter) were quick to react to the teaser. Here's a breakdown of what happened. Per those in attendance, there are a few big reveals that Eric Kripke and company showed off in the season 5 teaser. First, Homelander (Antony Starr) is in full fascist mode. He is now the leader of the U.S. in all but name, and during the sneak preview, he addresses a crowded room, saying to those watching that, "This is a safer, more God-fearing nation." Then, the teaser focused largely on some familiar faces. The Boys team is seen reuniting to prepare for a final showdown against Homelander. In between all the blood and gore, fans also reported getting a look at Ashley Barrett (Colby Minifie) reacting to something off-screen that seemingly unsettled her. It's unclear what exactly she saw. Finally, the teaser hinted at some new faces joining the show. We already knew that "Supernatural" alumni Misha Collins and Jared Padalecki appear on-screen together with the latter reprising their role as Soldier Boy, and fans in attendance at the "Gen V" panel got to see a shot of them on screen together during the sneak preview for "The Boys." But we learned that Seth Rogen will appear in an undisclosed role in the show's final season. Of course, this season 5 teaser was shown at a "Gen V" panel, so we did get some updates on the second season of that spin-off as well — including a new SDCC trailer for "Gen V" season 2. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 30-day free trial for Amazon Prime! Why pay for Prime Video when it's included with Amazon Prime? Try it free for 30 days. These shows are now firmly tied to each other, and the trailer only hammered this point home. In the trailer, Starlight (Erin Moriarty) is convincing Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) to return to Godolkin University to stop a sinister program called 'Project Odessa,' which has ties to the university's founder, Thomas Godolkin (Ethan Slater). But she's not the only "The Boys" star to make an appearance in the trailer. Nathan Mitchell also appears as Black Noir II. To see fully how the shows tie in together, you'll have to check out "Gen V" season 2 on Prime Video on Sept. 17 and then tune into "The Boys" season 5 when it arrives some time next year. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News to get our up-to-date news, how-tos, and reviews in your feeds. Make sure to click the Follow button. Malcolm has been with Tom's Guide since 2022, and has been covering the latest in streaming shows and movies since 2023. He's not one to shy away from a hot take, including that "John Wick" is one of the four greatest films ever made. Here's what he's been watching lately:
Geek Tyrant
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
THE BOYS Final Season Comic-Con Footage Reveals Homelander's 'Safer, God-Fearing Nation' — GeekTyrant
The Boys made sure to leave its mark at San Diego Comic-Con, capping off the Gen V panel with the very first teaser for its fifth and final season. Shown to fans in Ballroom 20, the teaser didn't waste a second serving up bloody chaos, shocking moments, and some big surprises that the fans loved. The footage was a rapid-fire glimpse into the carnage we've come to expect. Among the standout moments: a mysterious new supe vomiting what looked like a bloody hairball onto someone else, and a gruesome scene involving a violent explosion inside a bathroom stall. So, it's still very much The Boys we know and love, unapologetically brutal and darkly hilarious. One of the more crazier moments came from Antony Starr's Homelander. In the teaser's most chilling line, he declares, 'This is a safer, more god-fearing nation,' his voice echoing like a sermon to an unseen crowd. After the events of Season 4, Homelander's grip on America has only tightened. He's essentially the power behind the White House now, the country is under martial law, and those who refuse to 'make America super again' are being hunted, including Butcher and his crew. Fans also got a few unexpected cameos. Seth Rogen, an executive producer on the series, pops up once again. Then Supernatural 's Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins also both make appearances in quick shots. This marks yet another reunion for showrunner Eric Kripke, who previously brought Jensen Ackles ( Soldier Boy ) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Joe Kessler) into the fold. Longtime Supernatural fans have been begging for more of their favorites to join The Boys, and Kripke delivered. At least one familiar face from Gen V makes the leap, with London Thor's Jordan Li spotted in the footage. That crossover shouldn't surprise anyone, given that Gen V characters Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann showed up in Season 4's finale as Homelander loyalists. The synergy between the two shows continues this fall when The Boys stars Erin Moriarty and Chace Crawford appear in Gen V Season 2. Returning cast members for this final chapter include Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, Jessie T. Usher, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Laz Alonso, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, Cameron Crovetti, Susan Heyward, and Valorie Curry. New faces joining the chaos are Daveed Diggs and Paul Reiser. As for Seth Rogen's role? That remains to be seen, but given his track record of stealing scenes, fans are ready for whatever he brings. The endgame for The Boys is coming, but it's not arriving tomorrow. The fifth and final season will premiere sometime in 2026 on Prime Video.
Economic Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
The Boys Season 5 teaser drops as show nears endgame: Check final season's release timeline, new cast and what to expect
Synopsis The Boys Season 5 teaser was unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con 2025, offering a first glimpse into the final chapter of the hit Prime Video series. The teaser showcased intense violence, Homelander's growing control, and surprise appearances by Supernatural stars Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins. Returning cast members, crossover links with Gen V, and new additions like Daveed Diggs and Paul Reiser were also highlighted. Showrunner Eric Kripke confirmed that the series was always planned to conclude with five seasons, with the final episodes expected to premiere in 2026. The Boys Season 5 Teaser Unveiled at Comic-Con Fans attending San Diego Comic-Con 2025 were in for a major surprise when Prime Video dropped the first teaser for The Boys Season 5, the final chapter of the hit superhero satire created by Eric Kripke. Though brief, the teaser captured the show's trademark chaos and brutality, offering a glimpse into the carnage and high-stakes drama expected in the upcoming teaser opened with Homelander, played by Antony Starr, addressing the nation in his new role as America's dominant figure. He declares the country 'a safer, more God-fearing nation,' suggesting his iron grip over the U.S. government has only tightened. The footage, true to the series' tone, was graphic and unapologetically wild—featuring everything from violent explosions to a disturbing sequence where a supe vomits a bloody hairball. One of the teaser's biggest surprises was the return of Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, along with brief appearances by Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins. Their addition expands the list of Supernatural alums joining The Boys universe, which already includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan. While the details of their roles remain under wraps, their inclusion serves as a nod to fans of the long-running CW series, also created by crossover with Gen V continues in Season 5. London Thor's Jordan Li appears briefly in the teaser, hinting at further integration between the two series. Characters like Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann had already crossed into The Boys during the Gen V finale, and their presence is expected to grow as the universe core ensemble is back for the final showdown—Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Erin Moriarty as Starlight, Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko, Laz Alonso as M.M., and others. New cast members include Daveed Diggs and Paul Reiser, further adding to the for Season 5 wrapped on July 2, 2025. Eric Kripke shared his reflections on social media, calling the conclusion 'bittersweet' but emphasizing his gratitude for the timing, cast, and crew. Erin Moriarty also expressed her emotions, saying her farewell to the cast was deeply has previously stated to TVLine that the decision to end the show with five seasons was planned well in advance, suggesting a carefully crafted conclusion rather than an abrupt no official release date has been confirmed, Season 5 is expected to premiere in 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. In the meantime, Gen V Season 2 will return on September 17, 2025, offering fans more content from the shared 5 is produced by Sony Pictures Television alongside Point Grey Pictures, Original Film, Kripke Enterprises, Kickstart Entertainment, and KFL Nightsky the teaser setting the stage for what Eric Kripke has called the show's version of the apocalypse, The Boys appears ready to deliver a powerful and unpredictable finale.
Hindustan Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The Boys Season 5 teaser at SDCC: When will the Homelander saga hit Prime?
Fans at San Diego Comic-Con got a bloody-good surprise when Prime Video treated the Hall H crowd to a first look at The Boys Season 5, the final chapter in Eric Kripke's brutally satirical superhero saga. The Boys Season 5 teaser debuted at Comic-Con, thrilling fans with its dark humor and action.(Amazon) The sizzle reel gave fans a taste of what's to come, and, true to form, it didn't hold back. The Homelander (played by Antony Starr), now positioned as the leader of America, addresses the crowd and promises a 'safer, God-fearing nation.' ALSO READ| Fantastic Four First Steps opens at $56 million in US, nearly matches Superman's Day 1 In a nostalgic twist for Supernatural fans, Jared Padalecki made a blink-and-you-miss-it appearance, reuniting with former co-star Jensen Ackles (aka Soldier Boy) for the first time in years. Misha Collins is also expected to appear this season, though his face didn't make it into this sneak peek. The teaser ended on a mysterious note, with a close-up of Colby Minifie's Ashley Barrett. She smiles, then smirks… and suddenly, her expression twists into something unsettling. The Boys' final season's shoot ended this July The Boys Season 5's production officially wrapped on 2 July. 'This is the last time I'll ever be on this set. It'll be torn down soon. It's bittersweet, but my primary feeling is gratitude,' Eric Kripke, the show's creator, wrote on Instagram. 'We have the best cast, the best crew, the most fun story to write, and something that is impossible to predict: the right timing. You wait your whole career to have maybe two of those things, if you're lucky. We got all of them. To #TheBoys family: thank you, I love you all. To the fans: thanks for watching, can't wait for you to see the grand finale. That's a wrap.' Erin Moriarty, aka Stralight, also penned, 'The tears have begun…. I said goodbye to most of my work family today and I'll be ready to smile about it when I'm ready to smile about it. To my Boys fam: love you, c*nts. forever.' Kripke earlier told TVLine, 'The truth is we knew that it was going to be a five-season story for years now.' ALSO READ| The Boys' Antony Starr reveals knocking down fans glorifying Homelander: 'This guy is not the hero of any story' When will The Boys Season 5 be released? The Boys Season 5 does not have an actual release date yet, it is likely to be released somewhere in 2026. But the college-set spinoff of the series, Gen V will ease the gap as it comes back with Season 2 on 17 September 2025.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Boys Season 5 teaser drops as show nears endgame: Check final season's release timeline, new cast and what to expect
Fans attending San Diego Comic-Con 2025 were in for a major surprise when Prime Video dropped the first teaser for The Boys Season 5 , the final chapter of the hit superhero satire created by Eric Kripke. Though brief, the teaser captured the show's trademark chaos and brutality, offering a glimpse into the carnage and high-stakes drama expected in the upcoming season. The teaser opened with Homelander, played by Antony Starr, addressing the nation in his new role as America's dominant figure. He declares the country 'a safer, more God-fearing nation,' suggesting his iron grip over the U.S. government has only tightened. The footage, true to the series' tone, was graphic and unapologetically wild—featuring everything from violent explosions to a disturbing sequence where a supe vomits a bloody hairball. Crossovers and Returning Cast One of the teaser's biggest surprises was the return of Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy, along with brief appearances by Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins. Their addition expands the list of Supernatural alums joining The Boys universe, which already includes Jeffrey Dean Morgan. While the details of their roles remain under wraps, their inclusion serves as a nod to fans of the long-running CW series, also created by Kripke. The crossover with Gen V continues in Season 5. London Thor's Jordan Li appears briefly in the teaser, hinting at further integration between the two series. Characters like Maddie Phillips and Asa Germann had already crossed into The Boys during the Gen V finale, and their presence is expected to grow as the universe expands. The core ensemble is back for the final showdown—Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Erin Moriarty as Starlight, Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko, Laz Alonso as M.M., and others. New cast members include Daveed Diggs and Paul Reiser, further adding to the mix. Behind the Scenes: End of an Era Filming for Season 5 wrapped on July 2, 2025. Eric Kripke shared his reflections on social media, calling the conclusion 'bittersweet' but emphasizing his gratitude for the timing, cast, and crew. Erin Moriarty also expressed her emotions, saying her farewell to the cast was deeply personal. Kripke has previously stated to TVLine that the decision to end the show with five seasons was planned well in advance, suggesting a carefully crafted conclusion rather than an abrupt ending. Release Timeline While no official release date has been confirmed, Season 5 is expected to premiere in 2026 on Amazon Prime Video. In the meantime, Gen V Season 2 will return on September 17, 2025, offering fans more content from the shared universe. Season 5 is produced by Sony Pictures Television alongside Point Grey Pictures, Original Film, Kripke Enterprises, Kickstart Entertainment, and KFL Nightsky Productions. With the teaser setting the stage for what Eric Kripke has called the show's version of the apocalypse, The Boys appears ready to deliver a powerful and unpredictable finale.
