Episode 7 Details and Global Release Times

The Boys Season 5 Episode 7 will be available on Prime Video at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET on May 13, 2026. The episode is the penultimate one of the eight-episode season, with the final episode airing on May 20. A Prime Video subscription is required to watch the episode, which costs $8.99 per month for the standalone service or $139 annually when bundled with Amazon Prime.

Release times for other time zones include: 4:00 a.m. in BRT, 8:00 a.m. in BST, 9:00 a.m. in CEST, 12:30 p.m. in IST, 4:00 p.m. in JST, 5:00 p.m. in AET, and 7:00 p.m. in NZDT. The episode will be approximately 62 minutes long, in line with previous episodes of Season 5.

Plot and Character Developments in Episode 7

Episode 7 is expected to explore into Homelander’s new powers following his injection with V1, the original Vought serum that grants enhanced abilities, but the series continues to explore the fallout from this development, with Homelander’s government teetering on the brink of collapse. Soldier Boy returns in a decisive role, forming a dangerous triangle of power with Homelander and potentially creating a tenuous truce. The episode will examine how a supe with god-like control manages unchecked authority and works through rivalries within his own ranks.

Recurring characters such as Frenchie, Starlight, and Mother’s Milk will reach critical moments in their arcs as the final battle approaches. The episode will likely feature Karl Urban as Billy Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie, Erin Moriarty as Starlight, and Jensen Ackles as Soldier Boy. According to the series, several major characters have already been eliminated in previous episodes, including A-Train and Love Sausage.

Setting Up the Series Finale

With only one episode remaining, the tension among the characters is expected to reach its peak. The episode may see Butcher and his team facing devastating setbacks in their mission to neutralize the supes. Soldier Boy’s immunity to the virus, revealed in Episode 6, will likely play a key role in the group’s strategy. The episode will build toward a climax where Homelander’s leadership is put to the ultimate test, with major consequences for the remaining characters.

According to the series’ official synopsis, the final chapter will see the world under the complete control of Homelander, with characters like Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie held in a “freedom camp.” Billy Butcher’s return is expected to shift the balance of power. The series’ creator, Eric Kripke, has confirmed that the ending was planned from the beginning and will deliver an emotional conclusion to the story.