The Boys Creator Reveals Why [Spoiler] Didn’t Die in Season 5 Episode 2 Ending

Season 5 of The Boys premiered on Prime Video on April 8, 2026, with the release of its first two episodes. The episode “Teenage Kix” ended with a shocking scene: Soldier Boy (played by Jensen Ackles) appeared to be alive inside a body bag, despite seemingly being killed by Butcher’s virus that targets superpowered individuals.