Gen V Season 2 The much awaited sequal of the hit spin-off from The Boys is going to bring more action, drama and superhero mayhem to Amazon Prime Video. The third series in The Boys saga, this darkly comedic superhero show descends into the college lives of the young supes of Godolkin University after the explosive events of The Boys season 4. With a confirmed release date, a star cast, and an interesting plot, Gen V Season 2 is all set to be a delight for fans of the franchise. In this complete guide, we take everything there is to know about Gen V Season 2 — from release date, cast and plot to its trailer, production updates and more.
Gen V Season 2 Release Date and Schedule
Gen V Season 2 is scheduled to premiere on September 17, 2025, on Amazon Prime Video, with the first three episodes dropping simultaneously.
The series will run for 8 episodes, which will be available weekly on Wednesdays, which will end with the final episode on October 22, 2025. This release praxis is in line with the show’s objective to keep viewer engagement alive over a six-week period, just like the first season, which released on September 29, 2023. The earlier release compared to season 1, is also down to the production team wanting to get the show out as soon as possible given their issues during filming.
Release Schedule
- Episodes 1–3: September 17, 2025
- Episode 4: September 24, 2025
- Episode 5: October 1, 2025
- Episode 6: October 8, 2025
- Episode 7: October 15, 2025
- Episode 8 (Finale): October 22, 2025
The season will be available exclusively on Amazon Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories, accessible via the platform’s website, mobile apps, and smart TVs.
Plot: Gen V Season 2
The new dean, Cypher (Hamish Linklater), introduces a curriculum to make students more powerful, training them as soldiers in a brewing war between humans and supes. The revelation of a secret 1960s program related to the university’s origins; Marie’s central role. The season delves into trauma, betrayal and resistance as the group from Winchester University continues to face both campus politics and the lingering impact of a collision of race and education.
The storyline is set to feature disturbing character evolution, plot twists and the franchise’s grotesque sense of humour and biting satire combining biting satire with pulverising gags.
Cast and Characters
Gen V Season 2 features a mix of returning cast members and exciting new additions, with a notable tribute to a departed star. Here’s the full breakdown:
Returning Cast:
- Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau: A hemokinetic supe and the show’s protagonist, grappling with trauma and her role in the unfolding conflict.
- Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer (Little Cricket): A size-changing super dealing with grief and a hardened personality after Season 1’s events.
- Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap: A mind-controlling supe aligned with Homelander, navigating her newfound fame.
- London Thor and Derek Luh as Jordan Li: A gender-shifting supe with energy blasts (female form) and invulnerability (male form), central to the group’s dynamics.
- Asa Germann as Sam Riordan: A super-strong supes torn between loyalty to Homelander and his moral compass.
Sean Patrick Thomas as Polarity: Andre’s father, playing a larger role as a tribute to his son’s legacy.
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New Cast Members:
- Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher: The new dean of Godolkin University, described as a “politically brilliant” scientist with a mysterious agenda.
- Ethan Slater as Thomas Godolkin: A recurring role as the university’s founder, tied to the secret program from the 1960s.
- Additional Recurring Roles: Keeya King, Stephen Kalyn, Julia Knope, Stacey McGunnigle, Tait Fletcher, Wyatt Dorion, and Georgie Murphy join in undisclosed roles, adding depth to the ensemble.
- Missed: Chance Perdomo, who starred as Andre Anderson, died in a motorcycle accident in March 2024. He will not be replaced, and this season will be refocused to honor his memory, with Polarity’s increased involvement serving as a reminder of Andre’s influence.
The ensemble mixes rising stars and familiar The Boys faces, meaning those performances should be as varied as the previous.
Production Details: Crew and Challenges
Season 2 of Gen V is have all been part of this wonderful project, and have against many odds delivered an awesome season:
- Showrunner: Michele Fazekas, who became sole showrunner once Tara Butters stepped down. Fazekas helms the writers’ room, and to keep characters in tune with Season 1 he writes the odd episode himself.
- Executive Producers: Eric Kripke, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, James Weaver, Neal H. Moritz, Pavun Shetty, and others, with production by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
- Composers: Matt Bowen and Christopher Lennertz return to craft the score, blending intense action cues with emotional undertones.
Filming:
- Filming took place in May 2024, having been pushed back from March by Chance Perdomo’s death, which lead to rewrites of the plot.
- The filming completed in November 2024 and the final editing was finished by March 2025, with only music and visual effects (VFX) pending.
- Shot primarily in Toronto, Canada, with Godolkin University sets created to appear as sinister, more militarized college campus.
- The showrunner’s commitment to honoring Perdomo while presenting the best version of the series is a true testament to the fans.
Trailer
- Teaser: At CCXP Mexico in May 2025, the teaser revealed the September 17 premiere and introduced Dean Cipher, where he covers up Andre’s whereabouts as Polarity searches to find out where he is.
- Trailer 1: This was released at San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) in July 2025 and featured action packed scenes, an introduction to Starlight, and the secret 1960s project; this trailer really got the hype building.
The trailers and marketing emphasize the season’s frenetic action, emotional stakes, and deep connections to The Boys universe.
Conclusion
Season 2 of Gen V continues to deliver a mix of action, drama and black humour for a series that was received extremely well in the first season. Having secured the release date on 17th September 2025, an interesting cast and a trailer that connects the dots in The Boys universe, the season promises to be another binge-worthy. If you loved the franchise, you will find something to love in Gen V Season 2, from its touching farewell to Chance Perdomo to its exploration of war-torn Godolkin University.