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Prime Video has published a The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 teaser trailer, revealing one last look at Butcher, Hughie, Starlight, and the rest of the crew before they set off to go “scorched earth” on Homelander.
The 30-second video mostly leaves the events of the finale up to viewers’ imaginations. As shots of Hughie, Mother’s Milk, Ashley, and even Ryan whiz by, the teaser trailer also hints at what looks to be a fight at the White House between Starlight and the Deep, as Butcher says that “superheroes are done.”
“Can’t show ya much without spoilin’ the whole kit and caboodle,” a description for The Boys finale teaser said. “But Wednesday, we’re going all the way. No matter the cost. Til the job’s f**kin’ done.”
Can’t show ya much without spoilin’ the whole kit and caboodle. But Wednesday, we’re going all the way. No matter the cost. Til the job’s fuckin’ done. pic.twitter.com/yzbgI6WtdL
— THE BOYS (@TheBoysTV) May 17, 2026
This is the big one. The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 will deliver the Prime Video show’s proper series finale this Wednesday, and if the anti-supe crew has any luck, it’ll bring the end of Homelander, too. However, the events of Season 5 prove they’ve got their work cut out for them.
Warning! Spoilers for The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 below.
So far, this latest and last batch of episodes saw Butcher’s plan to spread a superhero-killing virus fall apart after Soldier Boy shocked Sister Sage (and audiences) by giving Homelander access to immortality with V-One. The backup plan didn’t exactly turn out well, either, as the newly immortal supervillain was able to quickly find where The Boys team was hiding out, resulting in the death of series regular, Frenchie.
With seemingly no other options and Homelander more powerful than ever, things aren’t exactly looking too great for everyone heading into the finale. Still, Butcher’s speech in the Season 5, Episode 8 teaser trailer suggests he may have a trick or two up his sleeve.
The Boys Season 5, Episode 8 will bring the series finale to Prime Video and theaters Wednesday, May 20, 2026. While we wait to see how the story ends for some comic book fans’ favorite characters, you can read our 8/10 review for last week’s episode. You can also check out what showrunner Eric Kripke had to say about viewers’ feelings that Season 5 was mostly being used to set up Vought Rising, and you can also learn about the surprise Marvel cameo that happened in Episode 7.
Michael Cripe is a freelance writer with IGN. He’s best known for his work at sites like The Pitch, The Escapist, and OnlySP. Be sure to give him a follow on Bluesky (@mikecripe.bsky.social) and Twitter (@MikeCripe).
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