The Fate of Soldier Boy in the finale of the fifth season of The Boys
20 may 2026 в 20:13
When one door closes, another opens, and this may apply to the character of Soldier Boy (or Ben) played by Jensen Ackles in the series «The Boys». The finale of the fifth season is filled with blood and violence, which the show is known for, but viewers were left puzzled about what exactly happens to Homelander’s biological father after the last episode.
Hollywood Life provides a brief overview of the fifth season finale of «The Boys» and the fate of Soldier Boy below. (Warning: Spoilers for the finale of «The Boys» follow.)
No. In fact, Soldier Boy does not even appear in the final episode of «The Boys». He is absent during the chaotic events, including the battle at the White House, where Homelander screams in pain and dies a bloody death from a blow with a sledgehammer.
Since Soldier Boy does not appear in the eighth episode of the fifth season, fans are forced to return to the penultimate episode, in which the character decides that he can no longer be aligned with Homelander and walks away.
However, Homelander is not willing to let his biological father leave his life after promising him all the wealth and glory in his dictatorial reign. Therefore, Homelander chokes Soldier Boy until he loses consciousness and then puts him back on ice, leaving his fate unknown.
Thus, Soldier Boy’s whereabouts in the finale of the fifth season were never explicitly confirmed.
Yes. Ackles is expected to return to the role of Soldier Boy in a spinoff titled «Vought Rising», - which is set to premiere in 2027. The exact release date has not yet been determined, but the cast has already filmed the first season of the new show.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ackles stated that the conclusion of «The Boys» was a «bittersweet» moment, but he looks forward to the opportunity to expand the Vought Cinematic Universe.
«It's like saying 'goodbye' to 'The Boys,' but I’m also working on a prequel, so my journey isn’t over yet», - he said, adding that he is very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this project and to work with amazing people while continuing to develop the universe.
When asked about «Vought Rising», - Ackles noted that the show «will definitely feel like something different» when viewers see it, but it will still retain «the essence and soul of what made 'The Boys' what it is»
Hollywood Life provides a brief overview of the fifth season finale of «The Boys» and the fate of Soldier Boy below. (Warning: Spoilers for the finale of «The Boys» follow.)
No. In fact, Soldier Boy does not even appear in the final episode of «The Boys». He is absent during the chaotic events, including the battle at the White House, where Homelander screams in pain and dies a bloody death from a blow with a sledgehammer.
Since Soldier Boy does not appear in the eighth episode of the fifth season, fans are forced to return to the penultimate episode, in which the character decides that he can no longer be aligned with Homelander and walks away.
However, Homelander is not willing to let his biological father leave his life after promising him all the wealth and glory in his dictatorial reign. Therefore, Homelander chokes Soldier Boy until he loses consciousness and then puts him back on ice, leaving his fate unknown.
Thus, Soldier Boy’s whereabouts in the finale of the fifth season were never explicitly confirmed.
Yes. Ackles is expected to return to the role of Soldier Boy in a spinoff titled «Vought Rising», - which is set to premiere in 2027. The exact release date has not yet been determined, but the cast has already filmed the first season of the new show.
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Ackles stated that the conclusion of «The Boys» was a «bittersweet» moment, but he looks forward to the opportunity to expand the Vought Cinematic Universe.
«It's like saying 'goodbye' to 'The Boys,' but I’m also working on a prequel, so my journey isn’t over yet», - he said, adding that he is very grateful for the opportunity to be part of this project and to work with amazing people while continuing to develop the universe.
When asked about «Vought Rising», - Ackles noted that the show «will definitely feel like something different» when viewers see it, but it will still retain «the essence and soul of what made 'The Boys' what it is»
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