The Boys are back for the final season, which means spoilers are about to run rampant on social media the second new episodes land.
To help you get ahead of the game as Prime Video’s diabolical superhero show comes to a close, we’ve put together a go-to guide on The Boys season 5, episode 1 release date, and its streaming time in the US and UK.
We’ll also have details on episode counts, a slightly less-than-routine release schedule, and more. Once you’ve sped through, A-Train style, be sure to check out what’s new on streaming this week and what’s new on Prime Video this month.
The Boys season 5, episode 1 release date: what time is it premiering on Prime VIdeo?
The Boys season 5, episode 1 releases on Prime Video on April 8 at midnight Pacific/3:00 AM Eastern.
Across the pond in the UK, that’s 8:00 AM BST.
The second episode will also be available at the same time on Prime Video.
For what that means in your region, please use the time zone converter.
The Boys season 5 release schedule: when are new episodes out?
Unlike its anime cousins (looking at you, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Steel Ball Run), The Boys season 5’s endgame release plans have already been mapped out in full.
First up, two episodes will be released on April 8, followed by an episode every week until May.
The Boys season 5 release schedule is locked in and available below:
- The Boys season 5, episode 1: April 8, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 2: April 8, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 3: April 15, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 4: April 22, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 5: April 29, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 6: May 6, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 7: May 13, 2026
- The Boys season 5, episode 8: May 20, 2026
Where to watch The Boys season 5
As ever, The Boys is available exclusively to Amazon Prime subscribers through their Prime Video account.
The Boys season 5 episode count and is this the final season?
The Boys season 5 is listed for eight episodes, which officially brings the series to an end.
Eric Kripke recently revealed that Amazon wanted more than five seasons but ultimately left the narrative in a place during The Boys season 4 ending where it had to move into its final act. Checkmate, executives.
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