'Vought Rising,' a prequel series to 'The Boys,' will explore the twisted origins of Vought, the creation of Compound V, and the dark secrets that shaped the world of supers. Set in the 1950s, the plot will revolve around a twisted murder mystery.
The prequel will delve into the origins of characters like Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles) and Stormfront (Aya Cash), as well as the debaucherous annual event Herogasm.
The series was announced at Comic-Con International in San Diego and is expected to premiere in late 2026 or early 2027, possibly later due to scheduling and post-production.
Jensen Ackles also confirmed his return for the fifth season of "The Boys" during the Comic-Con panel.
The Boys franchise is expanding with spin-offs like Gen V (a college-themed series), The Boys Presents: Diabolical (an animated anthology), and The Boys: Mexico. The main series may end with season 5, but the Supe-filled universe is just getting started.
While some question the necessity of the prequel, others believe more of a good thing can be enjoyable.
Sources: Engadget, CNET, Gizmodo, Yahoo Entertainment, Begeek, Devdiscourse, FandomWire, Economic Times, Meristation, CarterMatt, TV Series Finale.
This article was written in collaboration with Generative AI news company Alchemiq.
