‘The Boys’ Star Karl Urban Confirms Season 5 Will Kill Off Characters in First Episode

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Season 5 of The Boys promises to be the most intense yet, with higher stakes than ever before. The show is known for its bold choices, and the final season will take that even further, suggesting no character is safe. Now that Homelander has gained control of the U.S. government, Billy Butcher and the Boys must find a way to stop him, but it’s becoming clear that the fight will come at a great cost, and some won’t survive.

Karl Urban, who plays a lead role in The Boys, recently hinted at what viewers can anticipate in the show’s fifth and final season. Speaking at a Fan Expo panel (according to ScreenRant), Urban revealed that the season will kick things off with major consequences – character deaths in the very first episode. While he didn’t say who might not survive, he promised plenty of surprises as the series wraps up.

We really challenge you right from the start, and the pressure is incredibly high. Expect some major emotional moments involving characters you care about – there will be significant developments in the very first episode of season 5.

I think what’s really going to hit people is when they realize this is serious – truly serious. Everything is on the line, and honestly, no one is safe from what’s happening.

Those who know the original comic book aren’t surprised by Urban’s recent statements. While the TV series The Boys isn’t a strict adaptation of Garth Ennis’s work, the comics are known for their willingness to take risks with character deaths. Fans anticipate the show will follow suit and eliminate important characters as the story wraps up, though it’s likely the series will also make some changes and choose different characters to kill off.

Does ‘The Boys’ Season 5 Have a Release Date?

Season 5 of The Boys is currently being finished, and most people expect it to arrive on Prime Video in 2026. While there’s no official release date yet, it could potentially be delayed to 2027. However, current indications suggest it will premiere sometime in the fall of 2026, following the second season of the spin-off series, Gen V. The two shows are closely linked, and the events of The Boys Season 5 will directly impact Gen V.

Although Gen V hasn’t been officially renewed for a third season, Prime Video is continuing to expand The Boys universe even after the main show ends. Currently, they’re filming a prequel called Vought Rising, starring Jensen Ackles as the popular character Soldier Boy. This new series will explore the beginnings of the Vought Corporation and introduce a new mystery that ties into the storylines of both The Boys and, likely, Gen V. Another spin-off, The Boys: Mexico, is also planned with Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal, but it’s progressing at a slower pace than Vought Rising.

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2025-12-03 20:08