The Boys Spinoff Gen V Season 2 Premiere Date Announced

Gen V is back for its second season on Prime Video. The spin-off of The Boys debuted in 2023, introducing a new generation of super-powered students navigating their first year at Godolkin University. Now, the story continues as the group enters their sophomore year—a time when, as many can attest, the real plot-driving adventures begin.

If you're catching up on the new season, here’s the release schedule for upcoming episodes.

Your Guide to Watching Gen V Season 2

Gen V

Set in the universe of The Boys, Gen V is an exciting series that takes place at America's only college exclusively for superheroes. Stream it now on Prime Video.

Gen V continues to stream exclusively on Prime Video, which is included with an Amazon Prime membership that comes with a variety of benefits like free shipping. Amazon has also introduced a new Prime for Young Adults plan, offering a 50% discount for users between the ages of 18 and 24.

New episodes of Gen V Season 2 are released every Wednesday on Prime Video. While the first three episodes premiered together on September 17, the remaining episodes will be released weekly. New episodes go live at 12 AM PT / 3 AM ET, so you can stay up late on Tuesday night to watch them as soon as they’re available.

Here is the complete release schedule for the season, which consists of eight episodes in total:

Episode Release Schedule

- September 17Episode 2: “Justice Never Forgets” - September 17Episode 3: “H is for Human” - September 17 Episode 4: TBA - September 24Episode 5: TBA - October 1Episode 6: TBA - October 8Episode 7: TBA - October 15Episode 8: TBA - October 22

According to IGN’s review of Gen V Season 2, the season starts slowly but gains momentum as it develops the drama surrounding Marie and her circle of aspiring superhero friends. Jesse Schedeen’s review also hints at a villain reminiscent of Homelander, which promises thrilling tension. Fortunately, the protagonist Marie appears to be gaining significant power upgrades.

The show returns following the tragic loss of star Chance Perdomo, to whom the new season pays a heartfelt tribute.

How Does Season 2 Connect to The Boys?

Gen V Season 1 followed the events of The Boys Season 3, and the spin-off's second season picks up after The Boys Season 4. This time, the gap is slightly longer, with Gen V Season 2 beginning more than a year after the latest events in The Boys. While a third season of Gen V has not been confirmed, it would not be surprising to see these storylines converge in The Boys’ final season, expected to release in 2026.