While The Boys’ latest season is a decent follow-up to its predecessors, it still manages to maintain the same level of excitement and entertainment that fans have come to expect from the show. While some people loathe the idea of being ridiculed, others appreciate a consistent series of episodes. As the franchise’s popularity continues to soar, it is undeniable that the audience has developed an intense attachment to these beloved characters and the richly detailed world they inhabit; in fact, the series has already spawned a spinoff, with another season in production and yet another on the horizon, further solidifying its enduring appeal. While some members of the forge are content with their lot, others must push on and create a film to conclude the main sequence.
During a candid conversation with Josh Horowitz on the Completely satisfied Unhappy Confused podcast, Laz Alonso (Mom’s Milk) and Antony Starr (Homelander) shared their desire to conclude the five-season series on a grand scale.
I’ve made a concerted effort to polish this text in a distinct style, yielding: Unbeknownst to Eric Kripke, I’ve been persistently pitching the notion of concluding Season 5 with a cinematic film. My proposal is straightforward: treat the final episode as a cliffhanger, then reveal that we’ve been secretly shooting a movie since the beginning of the series – almost, you see. Ultimately, he will find a way to escape and won’t.” Starr quickly inquired of his co-star whether the film would receive a full theatrical release, and received an encouraging response. The actor playing Homelander nodded in agreement, his tone firm and decisive.
The likelihood is that it won’t go anywhere, as actors are constantly pitching ideas that get rejected or ultimately scrapped; however, with Amazon gradually entering theatrical releases and seeking to expand its attractive intellectual property portfolio (as The Boys slowly but steadily becomes what it was meant to be: enjoyable), you can’t help but shudder at the thought of a TV adaptation of Garth Ennis’ comic book series making yet another change of plans – season five being the ending that creatives went back and forth on, ultimately overstaying its welcome.
As the landscape of television continues to evolve with networks vying for prestige and seasons shrinking in length, shows often feel pressured to extend their runs beyond four or five seasons to sustain audience interest. As season three’s pace slowed to a crawl due to Homelander and Butcher’s intense feud, it’s clear that a swift resolution is needed to reignite momentum; hence, a streamlined fourth season should prioritize wrapping up loose ends and setting the stage for an explosive finale in season five.
As the fight against The Boys’ transformation into a profit-driven superhero franchise it satirizes begins, I’m afraid it’s already too late; instead, we should reserve the final act for a grand finale on the big screen. Despite the success of The Mandalorian’s first three seasons, Lucasfilm has wisely chosen to conclude the show’s primary narrative thread before greenlighting a theatrical sequel, scheduled for release in 2026, marking Star Wars’ cinematic comeback.
