Is Gen V Getting a Season 3? Eric Kripke Makes a Direct Appeal to Fans!

As the Godolkin University crew wraps up an intense Season 2, showrunner Eric Kripke lays out exactly what it'll take for Gen V to score a third season. Your remote holds more power than you think!

TL;DR: The Quick Hits You Need to Know

• Gen V Season 3 has a plan ready to go, but its greenlight depends entirely on strong Season 2 viewership numbers right now.
• The Boys universe is still expanding, with the prequel series Vought Rising and The Boys: Mexico actively in development.
• Sadly, the fan-favorite animated series The Boys Presents: Diabolical is unlikely to return for a second season due to low viewer numbers.

Your Remote Holds the Key to Gen V's Future: Season 3 Depends on You!

Alright, fellow Supes-in-training, listen up! We're all buzzing about the upcoming Gen V Season 2 finale, hitting Prime Video on October 22, 2025. But beyond wrapping up the wild twists (did anyone else totally get surprised by the Thomas Godolkin reveal?), there's a much bigger question looming: what about Gen V Season 3?

Turns out, the future of our favorite college for young Supes is squarely in your hands. Eric Kripke, the mastermind behind The Boys franchise, recently spoke to The Wrap, making a very direct appeal to fans. He confessed that while they have exciting plans for a third season, it all comes down to viewership numbers.

"We have a plan for ‘Gen V’ Season 3, and we’re psyched about it, but we need enough viewers to watch Season 2 to justify Season 3. Now’s the time that they’re paying attention to the numbers. So don’t watch even a year from now. Turn on Prime and watch it now. If enough people watch then we’ll get a Season 3."

— Eric Kripke, Showrunner of The Boys franchise

Kripke emphasized that while Amazon has been super supportive, it's still a business, and the shows need to "deliver" in terms of audience engagement. So, if you want more mayhem, more mystery, and more Marie Moreau honing her incredible powers, now is the time to binge that second season!

Connecting the Supe-Dots: Gen V's Crucial Place in The Boys Universe's Timeline

One thing is clear: Gen V isn't just a side story; it's deeply woven into the fabric of The Boys universe. Kripke confirmed that The Boys Season 5 (which will be the main series' final season, premiering in 2026) will pick up "about six months after Gen V Season 2 ends."

This timeline is super important, especially considering the massive reveals from Gen V Season 2. We now know that Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair) and Homelander (Antony Starr) are the only two known survivors of the mysterious Project Odessa. Marie's powers have grown exponentially, with her demonstrating the ability to not just heal almost any wound, but even bring people back to life (remember her sister?). This puts her on a collision course with Homelander, potentially making her one of the most powerful Supes on the planet. It's hard to imagine her storyline just ending abruptly!

Michele Fazekas, Gen V's showrunner, also chimed in, explaining that while watching both shows enhances the experience, they ensure that each series can still be enjoyed and understood independently. So, even if you haven't seen every episode of The Boys, you'll still "get" what's happening at Godolkin University.

New Spinoffs Rising: What's Next for the Expanding Universe?

While Gen V's future is a bit uncertain, the rest of The Boys universe seems to be full steam ahead. Get ready for more Supes, more Vought secrets, and more twisted fun with these upcoming projects:

• Vought Rising: This prequel series, led by showrunner Paul Grellong, takes us back to the 1950s for a "twisted murder mystery" exploring Vought's origins, the early days of Soldier Boy (with Jensen Ackles reprising his role!), and the maneuvers of Stormfront (Aya Cash returning!). Like Gen V, Kripke mentioned that plans for a potential Season 2 for Vought Rising also depend on how well its debut season performs.
• The Boys: Mexico: This exciting new spinoff is still in the early stages of development, with a pilot script currently being written by Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer (known for Blue Beetle). Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal are attached as executive producers, and Kripke seems optimistic about its potential, calling the script "hilarious." It sounds like a while off, but definitely one to keep on your radar!

Saying Goodbye to Diabolical? The Animated Series' Unfortunate Fate

Now for a bit of sad news for some fans. Kripke also confirmed that the animated anthology series, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, is unlikely to get a Season 2. Despite positive reviews (it even scored a 97% on Rotten Tomatoes!) and Kripke and showrunner Simon Racioppa's desire to continue, the viewership numbers "weren't there to justify a second season."

It seems that even with a stacked writing team including Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Awkwafina, and Andy Samberg, and even an episode from original comic creator Garth Ennis, the series couldn't quite find the audience Prime Video was hoping for. While not officially cancelled, Kripke's comments suggest it's as close to done as it gets.

A Wild West for Young Supes: Kripke's Exciting Vision for the Post-Boys Era

Even though the main series, The Boys, is set to conclude with Season 5, Kripke is incredibly enthusiastic about the future of the overall universe. He believes that the world post-The Boys Season 5 will be "such a fascinating universe" with "a lot to explore."

He describes it as a "wild west" where "fing anything goes," and he specifically thinks it "would be a blast to put the Gen V kids in the middle of." This vision perfectly aligns with the potential power dynamics after Homelander's likely demise in Season 5, leaving Marie Moreau as potentially the most powerful Supe standing.

So, while the end of The Boys will be bittersweet, it looks like its spirit, and its unique blend of satire and superhero action, will continue to thrive through its spinoffs. But remember, to keep Gen V (and potentially Vought Rising) in that exciting future, you gotta show up and watch Season 2 now!

The Gen V Season 2 finale drops October 22, 2025, on Prime Video. Don't miss it!

Frequently Asked Questions About Gen V Season 2

When is the Gen V Season 2 finale released? The eighth and final episode of Gen V Season 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video on October 22, 2025. What time does the Gen V Season 2 finale come out? Episode 8 of Gen V Season 2 will land on Prime Video at Midnight Pacific Time (PT) / 3 AM Eastern Time (ET). For international viewers, this translates to:

• BRT: 4:00 am (October 22)
• BST: 8:00 am (October 22)
• CEST: 9:00 am (October 22)
• IST: 12:30 pm (October 22)
• JST: 4:00 pm (October 22)
• AET: 5:00 pm (October 22)
• NZDT: 7:00 pm (October 22)

Where can I watch Gen V Season 2? Gen V Season 2 is exclusively available to stream on Prime Video. You’ll need a Prime Video subscription, which costs $14.99 per month (with an Amazon Prime membership) or $8.99 per month for the streaming service alone. Do I need to watch The Boys to understand Gen V? While Gen V connects directly to The Boys universe, showrunner Michele Fazekas assures that you can enjoy and understand Gen V even if you haven't seen The Boys. However, watching both will give you a deeper, more interconnected story experience. What is the typical runtime for Gen V episodes? Episodes of Gen V usually run between 39 and 59 minutes, though the exact runtime for the Season 2 finale is not yet known. Sources

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