The Boys season 6? Everything we know about Vought Rising and the future of the franchise
The Boys has concluded with its final episode, but the franchise will continue with a new spinoff titled Vought Rising. This prequel is set in the 1950s and will explore the origins of the Vought company and its characters. Vought Rising is expected to premiere in 2027 and aims to expand the universe established by The Boys.
- ▪The final episode of The Boys was released on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Vought Rising is a murder mystery set in the 1950s, focusing on the early days of the Vought company.
- ▪The show will feature characters like Soldier Boy and Clara Vought, with a storyline that includes a love triangle.
- ▪The first season of Vought Rising has already been written, with hopes for multiple seasons.
- ▪There will not be a season 6 of The Boys, but the universe may continue through spinoffs.
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