Prime Video's New 'The Boys' Prequel Series 'Vought Rising' Gets 2027 Release Window

The series starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash will explore the early days of Soldier Boy and Stormfront.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 7:24pm

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Prime Video has confirmed that the new 'The Boys' prequel series 'Vought Rising' is set to premiere at some point in 2027. The series, which will star Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy and Aya Cash as Stormfront, will explore the early exploits of the two superheroes and the diabolical maneuvers of the Vought organization in the 1950s. Creator Eric Kripke has seen early cuts of the series and says it's 'really coming together' despite the extended post-production timeline needed to complete the visual effects.

Why it matters

The 'Vought Rising' prequel series will expand the popular 'The Boys' universe, providing more backstory on key characters like Soldier Boy and Stormfront. As the main 'The Boys' series prepares to wrap up with season 5, this new prequel will keep the franchise alive and give fans a deeper dive into the early days of the Vought Corporation and its roster of superheroes.

The details

Vought Rising will follow the Vought organization and the early exploits of Soldier Boy, played by Jensen Ackles, and Stormfront, played by Aya Cash. The series is set in the 1950s and will showcase the diabolical maneuvers of Vought as well as the rise of these two powerful superheroes. Filming has already wrapped, and creator Eric Kripke has seen early cuts of the episodes, stating that the series is 'really coming together' despite the extended post-production timeline needed to complete the visual effects.

  • Vought Rising is set to premiere at some point in 2027, though it may be a couple months into the year due to the extensive VFX work required.
  • Filming for Vought Rising wrapped in March 2026.

The players

Eric Kripke

The creator and showrunner of The Boys, who is also executive producing Vought Rising.

Jensen Ackles

The actor who will star as Soldier Boy in the Vought Rising prequel series, marking a reunion with Kripke from their work on Supernatural.

Aya Cash

The actress who will play Stormfront in the Vought Rising prequel series, reprising her role from The Boys.

Vought Corporation

The diabolical organization at the center of The Boys universe, which will be a key focus of the Vought Rising prequel series.

The Boys

The main series that Vought Rising is a prequel to, which is preparing to wrap up its story with season 5.

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What they’re saying

“There was never any thought of releasing it this year. It's not so much about the marketing plan as much as it's gonna take us eight months to just even finish all the VFX. So, we're not going to be done until November, December at the earliest anyway, and then Amazon needs time to localize it to all the different markets.”

— Eric Kripke, Creator and Showrunner, The Boys

“I know that the intent is to have it be a multi-season show.”

— Jensen Ackles

What’s next

The Boys season 5, which will conclude the main series, is set to premiere on April 8.

The takeaway

The expansion of the 'The Boys' universe with the Vought Rising prequel series demonstrates Prime Video's commitment to the franchise and its popularity with viewers. The new show will provide deeper insight into the origins of key characters while keeping the overall story alive beyond the conclusion of the main series.