The Boys season 5 release schedule: When is episode 3 out on Prime Video?
The final season is officially underway.
The first two episodes of The Boys season 5 are available to stream now on Prime Video, giving us our first glimpse of Homelander's new world - and delivering some almighty twists and turns.
This final season will be bringing the central story surrounding Homelander, Butcher, The Seven and The Boys to a close, even if the world the series takes place in will continue in new spin-off Vought Rising (and a potential, although as yet unconfirmed Gen V season 3).
In the lead up to season 5, the show's creator Eric Kripke warned fans that there are not "full battle scenes because we still don’t have Game of Thrones' budget", but he teased that there are "a lot of very direct confrontations".
"I hope it’s cathartic and emotionally satisfying, but I’m a tiny bit terrified," he said.
But, now that episodes one and two are available, when can fans expect to see the next instalment?
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Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Boys season 5.
When is The Boys season 5 episode 3 released on Prime Video?
The Boys season 5 episode 3 will be released on Wednesday 15 April on Prime Video.
The episode is written by Ellie Monahan, who has been a writer on the show since its first season.
The Boys season 5 release schedule – When are new episodes out?
As is a common release pattern for Prime Video shows, the first three episodes of Gen V season 2 were released at once on the streamer, coming out on Wednesday 17 September.
Since then, the show has switched to a weekly release structure, with each new episode arriving on a Wednesday. You can find the full release schedule for season 2 here:
- The Boys season 5 episode 1 – Fifteen Inches of Sheer Dynamite – Wednesday 8 April 2026 (out now)
- The Boys season 5 episode 2 – Teenage Kix – Wednesday 8 April 2026 (out now)
- The Boys season 5 episode 3 – Title TBC – Wednesday 15 April 2026
- The Boys season 5 episode 4 – Title TBC – Wednesday 22 April 2026
- The Boys season 5 episode 5 – Title TBC – Wednesday 29 April 2026
- The Boys season 5 episode 6 – Title TBC – Wednesday 6 May 2026
- The Boys season 5 episode 7 – Title TBC – Wednesday 13 May 2026
- The Boys season 5 episode 8 – Title TBC – Wednesday 20 May 2026
What is The Boys season 5 about?
The synopsis for the show's new season says: "In the fifth and final season, it’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a 'Freedom Camp.' Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found.
"But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it. It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen."
The Boys season 5 trailer
You can watch the trailer for The Boys season 5 right here now.
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James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
