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Prime Video’s New ‘The Boys’ Spin-Off Officially Sets Release Date
Prime Video has announced that Vought Rising, a prequel spin-off from The Boys, will premiere in 2027. The series will explore how the powerful corporation Vought established its cultural and political influence, extending the franchise after the conclusion of the flagship series.
Set in the 1950s, the story follows people who uncover Vought’s attempt to conceal a murder and seek justice against the company and its superheroes. Soldier Boy and Stormfront are among the returning universe characters, while the cast includes Mason Dye, KiKi Layne and Brian J. Smith; an exact release date has not yet been confirmed.
In short
- Vought Rising will premiere on Prime Video in 2027.
- The prequel examines Vought’s origins in the 1950s.
- The series will retain The Boys’ violent, politically charged tone.
Explained simply
The Boys is a satirical superhero series on Prime Video that examines the dark side of superpowered individuals and the corporations controlling them. The show has built a substantial audience during its run and is nearing conclusion, making spin-offs a natural way to extend the universe.
Vought is the shadowy corporation at the heart of The Boys universe, responsible for creating and managing superheroes. Vought Rising explores the company's origins in the 1950s, revealing how it came to wield enormous cultural and political power during that era.
The prequel follows characters investigating a murder that Vought wants concealed, pitting them against the company and its superheroes. Several characters from the original series feature, whilst new cast members will explore what drives people to either support or oppose Vought's operations.