Not all good things last forever, and we have to leave a bit of fake blood for other projects too, right? The filming of the fifth and final season of the acclaimed superhero series The Boys has come to an end, marking a milestone in the history of the genre on television. The shooting, which began on May 22, 2018, concluded on July 1, as announced by its creator and producer, Eric Kripke, through an emotional message on social media. In this, he expressed his gratitude to both the team and the fans of the series, highlighting that this has been a bittersweet experience for him.
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The post-production period for the fifth season is expected to be long, possibly around a year, so fans will not be able to enjoy new episodes until mid-2026. During this stage, the recorded material will be carefully edited and refined, including the visual effects that characterize the series.
Meanwhile, fans of The Boys can focus on the second season of Gen V, which will premiere on September 17. This series will explore the world following the events of the fourth season of The Boys, which culminated in the rise to power of Homelander. The trailers for Gen V promise to shed light on new dynamics in an already complex universe.
Despite the end of The Boys, Kripke has confirmed that the franchise will not conclude here. An ambitious prequel titled Vought Rising is in development, focusing on the characters Soldier Boy and Stormfront. However, the creator has expressed his concern that the series may fall into the same creative trap that criticizes large franchises, like Disney, and end up launching spin-offs uncontrollably. We’ll have to see after we clean the blood off our faces.