Fans of The Boys are preparing for an emotional farewell as the hit Prime Video series airs its final episode this week. Following a penultimate episode packed with shocks, viewers are eager to see how the ultimate battle with Homelander (Antony Starr) concludes.
When does the final episode air?
UK viewers can stream episode eight on Prime Video from 8am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. US fans get an early look with special cinema screenings on Tuesday, May 19 at AMC Theatres, where the finale will run for 1 hour and 5 minutes. Some fans have expressed concern over the runtime, with one viewer posting on X: "The Boys finale needs to be about 2.5 hours long."
Why is the series ending now?
Showrunner Eric Kripke admitted it "took some convincing" to persuade Sony and Prime Video to end the profitable series after five seasons. Speaking to CBR, he explained: "You have to say to them, 'So, this thing that's really profitable for you, I need you to end it for creative integrity,' and that takes some convincing." Kripke praised the networks for allowing the series to conclude on its own terms.
UK fans should beware of spoilers from the earlier US screenings. For more details, read the full story on the finale's runtime.
