The trailer for the final season of The Boys has finally arrived, and it marks the beginning of the ultimate showdown. The war between the Supes and The Boys has officially begun. Watching this trailer, one thing is immediately clear: the world has changed drastically, and society itself has undergone a massive and terrifying transformation.
In this breakdown of The Boys Season 5 trailer, we will uncover the brutal secrets and hidden details you might have missed. Be warned, as this discussion will touch upon potential spoilers from the comics and the previous seasons. Let's dive into the chaotic new world of The Boys.
Homelander’s Total Takeover
The trailer opens with a grim view of a facility filled with bodies, possibly a prison or containment center. We see Billy, Hughie, MM, Kimiko, and Starlight. The narration by MM sets a dark tone, stating that they will not survive this war. This connects directly to the end of Season 4.
Homelander has decided to take over the USA completely. We see a heavily guarded residential compound with a guard standing atop a container featuring Homelander's image. It appears Homelander has created concentration camps for those who rebel against Supes. The inmates, including Hughie, are forced to wear identical uniforms with an American flag design.
The Mission to Save Hughie
Hughie has been detained since the end of the last season by pro-Homelander Supes. The trailer shows Hughie and Starlight together later, which implies a reunion scene following a jailbreak. The Boys are clearly on a desperate mission to rescue him from this heavily fortified compound.
Amidst the action, we see emotional moments. Frenchie and Kimiko share a scene that feels like a final goodbye. In the comics, these two share a tragic fate involving an explosion, so this scene could be a heartfelt farewell before a devastating event. The stakes have never been higher.
Unexpected Alliances and Black Noir
A very interesting scene shows Black Noir violently killing a guard while Hughie sits nearby with his hands bound. It looks like Black Noir might actually be the one saving Hughie. If this is true, it suggests that Black Noir could be switching sides to help The Boys.
Meanwhile, Ashley is seen managing the press at the White House. Homelander has taken over the presidency in all but name. Despite taking Compound V in Season 4, Ashley looks physically normal here, though her powers remain a mystery. She is now handling PR for Homelander's regime directly from the seat of power.
The Hunt for Ryan
The trailer reveals heavily armed soldiers searching a building. It becomes clear they are not looking for The Boys, but for Ryan. Ryan is seen in a room with a similar ceiling, confirming he is the target. It seems Ryan has finally turned against his biological father.
After realizing his father is a psychopath in the previous season, Ryan has likely gone rogue. Homelander is now using his army to hunt down his own son. This sets the stage for a massive family conflict that will likely be the emotional core of this final season.
Soldier Boy and New Faces
We see that Homelander has moved Soldier Boy’s cryo-stasis pod right into his own room. Later, Soldier Boy is seen in the Oval Office along with Homelander and a new character played by Jared Padalecki. It appears Homelander has awakened Soldier Boy to be part of his inner circle.
Jared Padalecki's character is mysterious, but we see him near an explosion that destroys a body, suggesting he has terrifying powers. The presence of these three in the White House indicates they are plotting something massive. The dynamic between Homelander and Soldier Boy will be crucial to watch.
The Final Brutal Showdown
The trailer builds to a decisive moment where Homelander is seen having a complete mental breakdown, firing his lasers into the sky in anguish. But the most brutal scene shows him repeatedly punching someone who can actually take the hits.
If you look closely at Homelander’s chest in this scene, there is a circular burn mark, likely from heat vision. The only person strong enough to burn him and withstand his punches is Ryan. This scene mirrors the Omni-Man versus Mark fight from Invincible, teasing a bloody and tragic father-son battle.
