Of course Amazon turned The Boys into a cinematic universe
Amazon is expanding The Boys into a cinematic universe, despite mixed reactions to the show's final seasons. The upcoming spinoff, Vought Rising, will feature Soldier Boy in the 1950s, following a setup in the original series. Fans of the original may be skeptical, as the new direction seems to prioritize corporate interests over storytelling.
- ▪Amazon is creating a Vought Cinematic Universe based on The Boys.
- ▪The spinoff Vought Rising will focus on Soldier Boy's adventures in the 1950s.
- ▪The original series faced criticism for its meandering plotlines and anticlimactic finale.
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Of course Amazon turned The Boys into a cinematic universe Grant St. Clair 11:12 am Mon May 25, 2026 The Boys Seriously, guys? Homelander's body isn't even cold yet. For a prime example of "die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain," look no further than Amazon's superhero satire The Boys. An extremely strong initial three-season run gave way to two more seasons of aimless meandering, dipping into plotlines that didn't go anywhere before an anticlimactic finale that was resolved by a secret weapon introduced out of nowhere in the penultimate episode. At least Antony Starr's acting was top-tier throughout, but the next spinoff won't have that to lean on.
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