- Primary Subject: The Boys season 5 (final season)
- Key Update: The Boys' final season officially premieres tomorrow, April 8, 2026, with a two-episode debut on Prime Video.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: April 7, 2026
- Quick Answer: The Boys season 5 premieres April 8, 2026, with the eight-episode final season concluding May 20, 2026, depicting the "apocalyptic" showdown between Butcher and Homelander.
As The Boys season 5 reaches its "gory, epic, moist climax," showrunner Eric Kripke has warned that "plot armor" is officially gone. Based on the original comic book arcs and current show trajectories, here are the top targets most likely meeting their demise in The Boys' finale:
Who are Most Likely to Die in The Boys Season 5?
The first, most obvious death is none other than Homelander, for being the main villain of the story since day 1. What would serve as the best ending that guarantees the Boys' success and grants world safety? No more Homelander to torture and abuse his powers on innocent citizens.
A potential contender would be Billy Butcher, considering his terminal diagnosis after gaining powers from the Compound V. Not to mention the "Kessler" entity pushing him toward Supe-genocide, making Butcher's death feel inevitable as it would kill his nemesis, even in the feat of self-sacrifice.
A-Train had already put himself in the place of danger the minute he left Homelander's team and the Vought company on his path to redemption. Season 4 already put a massive target on his back, and fans are expecting Homelander to eventually catch up with the "traitor."
Another supe prone to getting himself in danger is The Deep, who has long become the show's punching bag. With his side quests leading him to his downward spiral into a fascist enforcer, it's likely for him to face a satisfyingly brutal exit soon enough.
As unfortunate as it is to hear, Frenchie and Kimiko might not make it to the end. In the comics, their fates are tied to Butcher's ultimate "scorched Earth" plan, and while the show deviates from the original story, their tragic romance will most likely lead to a sacrificial end, too.
On the minor characters' side, Firecracker could be right up that alley. Sticking and believing in Homelander's ways and brutality made her think she had justice and a safety net on her side, but Starlight and the others have bigger beef to burn in the finale.
What Fans Can Expect in The Boys' Series Finale
As fans await the catastrophic premiere of The Boys season 5 tomorrow, April 8, 2026, on Prime Video, the series finale is expected to deliver a brutal, final showdown with high stakes that is set to have Homelander fall to his death and ultimate defeat.
Ryan has been putting off his fate to kill his father, Homelander, but The Boys finale is practically pushing him to his destiny, even as he ended up killing Mallory in a fit of rage. Could he make it back in time and help Butcher defeat the perpetrator of it all?
Hughie, Mother's Milk (MM), and Frenchie have been captured by Homelander's forces, but Starlight and Kimiko's escape could grant them their victory once they save the rest of their friends in time to deliver the final blow to the series.
Ultimately, as showrunner Eric Kripke warned, season 5 will be the "final season", as it had always been his plan. Expect a "gory, epic, moist" bloody climax as the "plot armor" won't guarantee anyone's safety any longer. Stay tuned!
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