The Boys: The End is Nigh

The wait is almost over, and the fourth season of The Boys is finally here! But, in a surprise move, the show’s creator, Eric Kripke, has announced that the fifth season will be the final one. The news was shared on social media, where Kripke wrote, “#TheBoys Season 4 Premiere Week is a good time to announce: Season 5 will be the Final Season! Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought. Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax. Watch Season 4 in 2 DAYS, cause the end has begun!”

A bloody good time awaits

The fifth season, which is set to start filming in mid-November, will consist of eight episodes and will wrap up the story of Butcher vs Homelander. But, don’t worry, the franchise is far from over. Kripke has already hinted at several spin-offs in the works, including one set in Mexico. He also expressed his desire to continue Gen V, which could potentially continue after The Boys ends.

 Kripke’s vision for the franchise

In an interview with Variety, Kripke revealed that he would love to have some special guest stars appear in the final season, including Jared Padalecki from Supernatural. However, he emphasized that it would depend on who makes sense for the story.

 A possible guest star in the final season

The official premiere date for the fifth and final season of The Boys has not been announced yet, but if it follows the previous season’s release pattern, it will likely land on Prime Video in June 2025.

 The end is near

What do you think? Are you surprised that The Boys will end with its fifth season? Are you hoping the franchise will continue?