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The Boys season 5 release schedule: When is episode 8 out on Prime Video?

The final season is officially under way.

Erin Moriarty as Annie January / Starlight in The Boys, stood in front of an American flag, wearing a brown jacket.

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Published: Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at 9:25 am

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*Warning - contains spoilers for The Boys season 5 episodes 1-6.*

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It all comes down to this. After five seasons over seven years, The Boys is finally coming to an end next week, with its penultimate episode available to stream now on Prime Video.

Episode 7 is a big one, with plenty of twists and turns for longtime fans, while also setting up a final showdown with Homelander for the fate of the US, and indeed the world.

As was announced last week, the finale will actually be shown in cinemas across the US, hours ahead of its streaming release. But just when will that streaming release arrive, so UK-based viewers can see how this epic tale comes to an end?

Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for The Boys season 5.

When is The Boys season 5 episode 8 released on Prime Video?

The Boys season 5 episode 8 will be released on Wednesday 20 May on Prime Video.

The episode is written by Judalina Neira & David Reed, who have both written other episodes this season. Neira has been working on the show since season 4, while Reed has been involved since season 3.

Erin Moriarty as Starlight/Annie in The Boys season 5

Erin Moriarty as Starlight/Annie January in The Boys season 5. Prime Video

What time will The Boys season 5 episode 8 be released on Prime Video?

New episodes of The Boys season 5 are released on Prime Video on Wednesdays at 8am BST in the UK.

Around the world, that works out to the following times:

Antony Starr as Homelander and Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in The Boys season 5

Antony Starr as Homelander and Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy in The Boys season 5. Prime Video

The Boys season 5 release schedule: When are new episodes out?

As is a common release pattern for Prime Video shows, the first two episodes of The Boys season 5 were released at once.

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:

Tomer Capone as Frenchie, Karen Fukuhara as Kimiko, Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Erin Moriarty as Annie January aka Starlight and Jack Quaid as Hughie Campbell in The Boys.

The Boys. Jasper Savage/Prime Video

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."

Jensen Ackles (Soldier Boy), Antony Starr (Homelander) in The Boys season 5

Soldier Boy and Homelander in The Boys season 5. Prime Video

The Boys season 5 trailer

You can watch the trailer for The Boys season 5 right here now.

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The Boys season 5 continues on Prime Video on 20 May 2026 – 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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James HibbsDrama Writer

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.

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