Following a nearly two-year anticipation, the official trailer for Season 4 of “The Boys” has finally been released, offering a glimpse into Billy Butcher’s intense final mission. Prime Video’s adaptation of Garth Ennis’ satirical graphic novel on superheroes received a renewal for its fourth season shortly after the premiere of Season 3.
Production took place in early 2023, but the release was delayed due to the Writers Guild of America strike. In the interim, the streaming platform has been gradually unveiling sneak peeks of the upcoming season, with much focus on Homelander’s impending presidential bid.
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Prime Video Drops Surprise Trailer for The Boys Season 4
The video depicts Karl Urban’s character, Butcher, seeking assistance from his team for his critical mission to defeat Supes as he faces dire consequences from the Temp V compound. He utilizes the Supe-killing virus from Gen V. Additionally, the trailer shows Homelander assembling a new Seven team and engaging in a violent campaign to secure victory in his Presidential election bid.
Per Amazon’s description for the new season of “The Boys,” which consists of eight episodes: “In Season Four, the world is on the brink. Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader. The rest of the team are fed up with his lies. With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late.”
Will Season 4 Conclude with Butcher’s Demise?
Recent news about the production of Season 5 of “The Boys” could suggest Karl Urban’s return to the series. A significant point of interest stemming from the Season 4 trailer is the ongoing hint at Butcher’s health issues due to his use of Temp V. The Season 3 finale revealed that he only had a limited time left, sparking speculation about how the show would address the potential loss of one of its main characters. Some fans have suggested that following the comic storyline more closely could involve Butcher taking the real Compound V to gain regenerative abilities.
Despite these uncertainties, a recent update on Season 5’s production offers hope for Urban’s involvement. While not officially confirmed by Prime Video, a production listing indicates that the fifth season is already in progress, commencing filming on April 8th and scheduled to continue until August 22nd. Although it’s unclear whether Urban will be part of the cast, the certainty of the show’s future development is a positive indication that Butcher may find a way to overcome his Temp V-related health issues.
Insights from The Boys Season 4 Trailer Beyond Butcher’s Mission
Another significant revelation from “The Boys” Season 4 trailer is its strong connection to Gen V, as evidenced by the appearances of Asa Germann’s Sam and Maddie Phillips’ Cate. These characters were previously seen in the Gen V Season 1 finale orchestrating an attack on non-Supe students. Homelander intervened to prevent further harm to Cate, leading to Sam and Cate being dubbed the “Guardians of Godolkin” by the media. While Butcher’s discovery of the Supe-killing virus was already known to carry over into Season 4, this marks the first confirmation of characters crossing over from the spinoff.
The trailer also reveals that Homelander’s leadership of The Seven’s new and returning members will take a darker turn. While he has previously tolerated their questionable behavior, Homelander now appears to encourage them to embrace villainy, urging them to become gods of “wrath”. This shift is exemplified by The Deep’s brutal murder of an unknown individual with a baseball bat, leaving A-Train uncertain about his role on the team.
Interestingly, the Season 4 trailer excludes certain notable characters while briefly featuring others. Victoria Neuman, running as Dakota Bob’s Vice President, receives attention, as does Jensen Ackles’ Soldier Boy, whose return is not officially confirmed but hinted at by the actor wearing Season 4 crew merchandise. Additionally, while Starlight’s struggle to gain public favor against Vought seems to be a central theme, her involvement with The Boys hints at internal conflicts within the team.
“The Boys” Season 4 Premiere Date Announced with Star-Studded Cast and Production Team
“The Boys” Season 4 will premiere its initial three episodes on June 13. The cast of the Amazon series includes Karl Urban, Jack Quaid, Antony Starr, Erin Moriarty, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capon, Karen Fukuhara, Colby Minifie, Claudia Doumit, and Cameron Crovetti.
Executive producers of “The Boys” include showrunner Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, Phil Sgriccia, Michaela Starr, Paul Grellong, David Reed, Meredith Glynn, Judalina Neira, Ken F. Levin, Jason Netter, as well as “The Boys” comic creators Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson.
This Emmy-winning drama is produced by Sony Pictures Television, Amazon MGM Studios, Kripke Enterprises, Original Film, and Point Grey Pictures.
