When is ‘The Boys’ season 5 coming out? Release date and full episode schedule

Fans of The Boys won’t have to wait much longer, as the hit superhero series returns for its fifth and final season this week.

Season 5 officially premieres on April 8, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video. The final season will kick off with two episodes released together, followed by a weekly rollout.

In total, the season will consist of eight episodes, with new installments dropping every week after the premiere. The series finale is scheduled to air on May 20, 2026, marking the end of the show’s run.

Here’s the full release schedule:

• Episode 1 – April 8
• Episode 2 – April 8
• Episode 3 – April 15
• Episode 4 – April 22
• Episode 5 – April 29
• Episode 6 – May 6
• Episode 7 – May 13
• Episode 8 (finale) – May 20

First released in 2019, The Boys follows a group of vigilantes taking on corrupt superheroes controlled by a powerful corporation. The final season is expected to center on a high-stakes conflict involving Homelander and Billy Butcher, setting up an explosive conclusion.

While the main series is ending, the franchise continues to expand with spinoffs like Gen V and The Boys Presents: Diabolical, with another prequel, Vought Rising, also in development.

As the countdown begins, season 5 promises to deliver a dramatic and action-packed finale to one of streaming’s most talked-about shows.