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Prime Video unveiled the first trailer for Vought Rising, the 1950s-set The Boys spinoff following a young Soldier Boy as forced Compound V experiments loom over a grim rise and fall of superheroes; starring Jensen Ackles, the series is slated to premiere in 2027, with showrunner Eric Kripke dodging firm timeline commitments amid fan skepticism after Gen V's reception.
The Boys prequel Vought Rising drops a trailer taking viewers to 1950s New York, revealing Soldier Boy’s brutal origin through Sage Grove Center experiments, his first team-up with Stormfront, and details on the cast, showrunner Paul Grellong, and the 2027 premiere from Sony/Amazon MGM.
The first trailer for Vought Rising, The Boys’ 1950s prequel on Prime Video, centers on Soldier Boy and Stormfront in a noir-style murder mystery that reveals the early origins of Vought and Compound V, with creators and stars signaling a grittier, era-accurate tone while staying true to The Boys’ irreverent DNA.
Season 5’s Episode 6 reveals Soldier Boy’s shift to aid Homelander by handing over the last V-One vial after it’s revealed he once loved Stormfront, a turn that raises the stakes for Immortality and sets up the 1950s-origin prequel Vought Rising, while Sage’s machinations threaten a broader war between Supes and humans.
In The Boys Season 5 Episode 6, Soldier Boy confronts his past and, after a tense showdown over the last V1, hands the serum to Homelander, who injects it and unleashes a dangerous power surge. Sage’s plans collide with The Boys’ virus mission as Bombsight’s fate hangs in the balance, leading to a chaotic confrontation and a final warning from Butcher: RUN.
Jensen Ackles discusses reuniting with Supernatural alums Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins on The Boys’ One-Shots episode, describing a mental shift to a new environment while leaning into Soldier Boy’s character. He also teases Soldier Boy’s origins for the upcoming Vought Rising prequel and explains how the dynamic with Homelander evolves, with more details about the finale and the actors’ on-set camaraderie.