The Boys Season 5 is gearing up for its highly anticipated final season, and according to star Karl Urban, fans should brace themselves for emotional devastation right from the start. During a recent appearance at FAN EXPO, Urban confirmed that multiple fan-favorite characters will die in the very first episode of Season 5 — setting the tone for what may be the series’ darkest chapter yet.
Speaking to ScreenRant during the event’s panel for The Boys, Urban hinted that the showrunners are wasting no time raising the stakes as the story races toward its conclusion. Season 5 reportedly opens with a shocking sequence of unexpected deaths, intended to make viewers immediately understand that no character is safe and the endgame is fully in motion.
“I think we throw you in the deep end, but in a good way, because the stakes are as high as they can possibly be… There’s going to be some big hits early on in the very first episode. That’s probably what is going to make you realize, ‘Oh, this s**t is for real.’ The stakes couldn’t be higher, and anybody’s fair game,” Urban said.
What This Means for Season 5
Karl Urban’s comments imply major consequences for the war between Butcher, The Boys, and Vought, especially following the events of Season 4, which ended with rising tensions, fractured alliances, and escalating brutality. Given Butcher’s desperate arc and his terminal condition, viewers already expect extreme choices — possibly even betrayal within the team.
Urban’s tease suggests:
A violent and unpredictable opening
Permanent deaths rather than temporary exits
A ruthless shift in tone as the show approaches the finale
Butcher possibly turning against his allies in his personal vendetta against supes
While plot details remain tightly guarded, Season 5 is widely expected to focus on the final showdown between Butcher and Homelander, with global stakes and a divided team caught in between. Showrunner Eric Kripke has repeatedly hinted that the ending will be shocking, messy, and emotionally heavy.
Fans Prepare for Heartbreak
The fanbase is already speculating which characters might be killed early in the season. Popular theories include potential deaths among:
Key members of The Boys
Supporting members of The Seven
New characters introduced in Season 4 or Gen V
Urban’s remarks have already fueled intense discussions online, heightening excitement and anxiety ahead of the season’s release.
As of now, no official release date has been announced, but production updates suggest the season is nearing completion, with a premiere expected sometime in 2026.
Until then, fans can only wait — and worry.
