The Boys spin-off Gen V will not return for a third season, but its characters will continue in The Boys Season 5 and other projects within the franchise, executive producers Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg confirmed.
Gen V, which first aired in 2023, follows young superheroes at Godolkin University School of Crimefighting. The series earned a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and was praised by critics as an 'extraordinary' spin-off. IGN said it did a 'tremendous job expanding on themes from The Boys'. The show starred Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, and Maddie Phillips.
While we wish we could keep the party going another season at Godolkin, we’re committed to continuing the Gen V characters’ stories in The Boys Season 5 and other VCU projects on the horizon. You’ll see them again.
Executive producers Eric Kripke and Evan Goldberg announced the cancellation, stating: 'While we wish we could keep the party going another season at Godolkin, we're committed to continuing the Gen V characters' stories in The Boys Season 5 and other VCU projects on the horizon. You'll see them again.' Gen V characters will appear in The Boys Season 5 after being recruited by Annie January. The Boys, based on a comic book, debuted in 2019 and follows vigilantes trying to defeat corporate superheroes called Supes. It is currently airing its fifth and final series.
The cancellation comes after the death of actor Chance Perdomo, who played Andre Anderson, in a motorcycle accident in March 2024 at age 27. The creative team chose not to recast his role. 'No one can replace Chance. Instead, we have been taking the time and space to recraft our season 2 storylines as we begin production in May. We will honour Chance and his legacy this season,' the team said.
The Boys franchise will continue with a new spin-off called Vought Rising, about the origins of Vought International. Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash will reprise their roles. Prime Video teases Vought Rising as 'a twisted murder mystery'. The Independent has contacted Amazon Prime Video for comment.