The Boys has officially come to an end after five seasons on Prime Video, closing out its run with the Season 5 finale, “Blood and Bone.” But the Vought Cinematic Universe isn’t going anywhere — Vought Rising, a prequel series set in the 1950s, is confirmed to premiere in 2027, with an official teaser trailer dropping just days after the finale aired, according to Forbes.
How the Finale Wrapped Up the Story
The final season pitted Butcher (Karl Urban), operating under his darker “Kessler” persona, against Homelander (Antony Starr) in the series’ climactic showdown. Notably absent from the last episode was Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles), who was placed back into cryosleep by Homelander in the penultimate episode after rejecting his son’s plan to take over the world, according to MovieWeb. Reactions to the ending itself were mixed, with MovieWeb reporting that fans were split on how the story was brought to a close after Season 5 had reportedly carried a 100% Rotten Tomatoes score heading into its final stretch.
What ‘Vought Rising’ Will Explore
Set in post-World War II America, Vought Rising traces the origins of Vought International as it grows into a global superpower. Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash are set to reprise their roles as Soldier Boy and Stormfront (also referred to as Liberty or Clara Vought), with Mason Dye‘s Bombsight and Brian J. Smith also part of the cast, per ScreenRant. The series is produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, in partnership with Eric Kripke‘s Kripke Enterprises, Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg‘s Point Grey Pictures, and Original Film.
Paul Grellong, a longtime executive producer and writer on The Boys, serves as showrunner. Grellong has described the prequel’s tone as retaining the original show’s irreverence while leaning into a noir-style murder mystery, according to JoBlo.
Release Timeline and Production
Vought Rising was first announced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2024, began filming in August 2025, and wrapped production in March 2026, per FandomWire. No specific release date has been confirmed beyond a 2027 window, though the show is expected to launch on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories, according to Amazon’s own announcement.
Eric Kripke has expressed optimism about the prequel extending beyond a single season, telling ScreenRant, as cited by Forbes, that the show has a satisfying self-contained ending while also opening the door to more story.
Other Spinoffs on the Way
Vought Rising isn’t the only expansion planned for the franchise. The Boys: Mexico, a separate spinoff set after Season 5’s events, is also in development, with Gael García Bernal and Diego Luna attached as producers with potential onscreen roles, according to ScreenRant. That announcement comes after the franchise’s other spinoff, Gen V, was canceled following its second season.
With The Boys now concluded and Vought Rising already in post-production, the Vought Cinematic Universe is shifting its focus toward the 1950s-set prequel as its next major chapter.
