Gen V Season 2: Recap, Release Date & All the Hype

The world of The Boys is about to get even bloodier, wilder, and more unhinged. At San Diego Comic-Con 2025, fans got their first real look at Gen V Season 2, the spinoff series that dives deep into the lives of young supes at Godolkin University. With shocking reveals, surprise cameos, and storylines that tie directly into the endgame of The Boys, this season promises to push boundaries like never before.

Season 1 Recap – What Went Down at Godolkin

Before diving into sophomore year, here’s a quick recap of the chaos that unfolded in Season 1:

• Marie Moreau’s story began as she discovered her blood-manipulation powers and sought to make her mark at Godolkin University, a supe-only college run by Vought International.

• Alongside Emma (Little Cricket), Jordan, Andre, and Cate, Marie uncovered the dark secret of “The Woods,” an underground lab where Vought conducted horrific experiments on supes.

• Sam Riordan, Golden Boy’s unstable younger brother, was freed from The Woods, unleashing violent consequences across campus.

• Cate, once trusted, revealed her betrayal—she had been working with Dean Shetty, manipulating her friends while carrying her own painful past.

• The shocking finale saw Cate and Sam hailed as heroes after turning on their classmates, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma were locked away, branded as the villains of the story.

• The season ended with cameos from The Boys universe—Homelander brutally asserting his dominance, and a glimpse of Butcher investigating Godolkin—setting the stage for an explosive crossover.

Release Date & Streaming

• Premiere Date: September 17, 2025

• Where to Watch: Exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

• Episode Rollout: The first three episodes drop on premiere day, followed by weekly episodes leading up to the season finale on October 22, 2025.

Comic-Con Panel Buzz

At the SDCC panel, fans were treated to:

• A brand-new official trailer, teasing brutal battles, shocking betrayals, and connections to The Boys Season 4.

• A surprise appearance by Chace Crawford’s The Deep, who returns as a guest star.

• The reveal of Ethan Slater (Wicked, SpongeBob SquarePants: The Musical) joining the cast as Thomas Godolkin, a recurring role tied to the very origins of Godolkin University.

The panel featured cast members Jaz Sinclair, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Hamish Linklater, and showrunner Michele Fazekas, with P.J. Byrne moderating the chaos.

What to Expect in Season 2

Sophomore year at Godolkin University is far from normal. With Homelander tightening his grip on America, the new dean (Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher) is preparing supes for something bigger—and deadlier.

Key arcs teased include:

• Cate and Sam rising as celebrated heroes, despite the trauma of Season 1.

• Marie, Jordan, and Emma struggling to return to “normal” campus life.

• A secret program tied to the founding of Godolkin University, which could shift the balance of power between humans and supes.

• War looming both on campus and across the world.

Returning Cast

• Jaz Sinclair as Marie Moreau

• Lizze Broadway as Emma Meyer / Little Cricket

• Maddie Phillips as Cate Dunlap

• London Thor & Derek Luh as Jordan Li

• Asa Germann as Sam Riordan

• Sean Patrick Thomas promoted to series regular as Polarity

• Hamish Linklater as Dean Cipher

Guest appearances include:

• Chace Crawford as The Deep

• Erin Moriarty as Starlight

• Nathan Mitchell as Black Noir II

• Valorie Curry returning as Firecracker

Why Fans Are Hyped

Gen V’s first season was praised for mixing over-the-top gore, sharp satire, and coming-of-age chaos in a way only The Boys universe can. Season 2 is set to:

• Tie directly into The Boys’ final chapter

• Deliver wild new powers and grotesque battles

• Expand the franchise with new characters and hidden history

With plenty of cameos from The Boys universe, Season 2 will act as both a continuation of Gen V’s story and a bridge to the endgame of the main series.

Conclusion

The fall semester at Godolkin University kicks off September 17, and it’s shaping up to be nothing short of insane. With betrayals, power struggles, and a world teetering on the brink of war, Gen V Season 2 promises to be one of the boldest chapters in The Boys saga yet.

Mark your calendars, supes—class is back in session, and it’s going to be brutal.