Gen V season 2: Release date and news for The Boys spin-off

While The Boys is set to end after its fifth season next year, there's no end in sight for Gen V, with showrunner Eric Kripke telling Variety that The Boys' franchise "can and should continue" with new spin-offs.

"The Boys story is about Butcher and Homelander and these two planets crashing into each other," he explained, "and this particular story doesn’t work without both of them. And you can only keep that going for so long.

"So, what I would say is, this particular story is ending, the Butcher-Homelander [story] is ending. But there can be other stories and other corners of the universe."

The next spin-off from The Boys universe is titled Vought Rising, and will take place in the 1950s, covering the early exploits of Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles).

As for season 2 of Gen V, here's everything you need to know, from casting updates to the official premiere date on Prime Video!

*Warning - contains spoilers for Gen V season 1*

Will there be a Gen V season 2?

Yes! Gen V is definitely getting a second season. The show was popular enough to get renewed before the end of season 1, and filming for season 2 wrapped back in 2024.

Gen V season 2 release date

Gen V season 2 will premiere on Wednesday 17th September 2025 on Prime Video.

The first three episodes of the season will all arrive on 17th September, followed by one new episode each Wednesday until the season finale arrives on 22nd October.

This season's production schedule was delayed slightly following the tragic and unexpected death of lead actor Chance Perdomo, who played the character Andre Anderson. The show's creators chose not to recast the role, rewriting season 2 around his absence.

Back in July 2024, Amazon MGM Studios exec Vernon Sander said: "We love Gen V. Season 2 is turning out to be really strong.

"They've had their hardships, obviously, with the loss of Chance, but ultimately, I think all fans of The Boys are really going to love that second season and stay tuned on whether there's more."

Gen V season 2 cast: Who will star?

With the exception of Chance Perdomo, Gen V's core cast will return for season 2:

• Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau
• Lizze Broadway as Emma Shaw
• Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap
• Derek Luh and London Thor as Jordan Li
• Asa Germann as Sam Riordan

Regarding the decision to write Perdomo's character out of the show, the creative team released a statement that explained: "As we continue to navigate the tragic loss of Chance Perdomo, everyone at Gen V is determined to find the best way to pay respect to his memory.

"We won't be recasting the role, because no one can replace Chance. Instead, we have been taking the time and space to refract our season 2 storylines as we begin production in May. We will honour Chance and his legacy this season."

Sean Patrick Thomas, who plays Andre's father Polarity, will reprise his role in season 2. He described this season as "a tribute to Chance Perdomo", adding that he hopes the show will able to "do him justice".

Meanwhile two major characters from season 1 won't be returning, for the obvious reason that they were killed off: Jason/Golden Boy (Patrick Schwarzenegger) and Indira Shetty (Shelley Conn).

Hamish Linklater (Netflix's Midnight Mass) will also join the cast as a new character named Cipher, "the charismatic and charming newly-appointed dean of Godolkin University."

Cipher is characterized as a "politically brilliant" scientist who "has the trust and admiration of officials at the highest level." According to Gen V showrunner Eric Kripke, "He’s really scary... He’s a very complicated, mysterious character. I’m excited for people to see him."

We can also expect some more tie-ins with The Boys, with several crossover characters set to appear supporting roles: Black Noir (Nathan Mitchell), The Deep (Chace Crawford), Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and Starlight (Erin Moriarty), with Starlight playing a key role in season 2's main trailer.

Meanwhile, Keeya King (Yellowjackets), Stephen Kalyn (Cruel Intentions), Julia Knope (In The Dark), Stacey McGunnigle (This Hour Has 22 Minutes), Tait Fletcher (The Mandalorian), Wyatt Dorion (Eerie Hall) and Georgie Murphy (Accused) have all joined the cast in undisclosed roles.

Gen V season 2 plot: What could happen?

Prime Video's synopsis for season 2 reads: "School is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever.

"Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus.

"The gang learns of a secret programme that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realise. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it."

Season 1 concluded with Marie, Jordan, Andre and Emma waking up in a hospital room with no exit, after being beaten by Homelander. Meanwhile Sam and Cate crossed back over to The Boys for season 4, working with Homelander and The Seven.

Is there a trailer for Gen V season 2?

Yes! The full-length trailer for Gen V season 2 arrived in July 2025, introducing Hamish Linklater as the unnerving new dean God U, and teasing the impact of Marie's increasingly impressive superpowers.

Gen V season 2 will stream on Prime Video from 17th September 2025. The Boys seasons 1-4 are available to watch now – try Amazon Prime Video for free for 30 days. Plus, read our guides to the best Amazon Prime series and the best movies on Amazon Prime.

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