The Boys is coming back for a fourth season

Virgin Radio

13 Jun 2022, 08:45

The third season of The Boys may have only just dropped, but the hit show has already been renewed for a fourth season. 

The Amazon show, which is based on the comic book series of the same name, is set in a universe where individuals with superpowers known as Supes are seen as heroes and celebs by the public, and are monetised by a big corporation called Vought International. Behind the curtain of their heroic personas, however, most of the popular Supes are arrogant and corrupt. 

Vigilante group The Boys embark on a quest to expose the truth about Vought’s group - led by The Homelander and called “The Seven” - and attempt to take them down. 

In a statement regarding the fourth season, show creator Eric Kripke said: “Speaking for the cast and crew, we’re so grateful to Sony, Amazon, and most of all the fans for embracing the show and allowing us to make more.”

He continued: “We’re thrilled to continue Butcher and the Boys’ fight against Homelander and the Seven, as well as comment on the insane world we’re living in.”

The Boys returned at the start of this month, with Homelander (Antony Starr) subdued, and Butcher (Karl Urban) working for the government, supervised by Hughie (Jack Quaid) of all people. Both men, however, are itching to turn this peace and quiet into blood and bone. When The Boys learn of a mysterious anti-Supe weapon, it sends them crashing into the Seven, starting a war, and chasing the legend of the first superhero: Soldier Boy (Jensen Ackles).”

The show also stars Erin Moriarty, Dominique McElligott, Jessie T. Usher, Laz Alonso, Chace Crawford, Tomer Capone, Karen Fukuhara, Nathan Mitchell, Colby Minifie, and Claudia Doumit.

As well as the main series, Amazon has ordered two spin-offs. Anthology series The Boys Presents: Diabolical, was released earlier this year, and another spin-off - which does not yet have a title - is in production. It will reportedly be set at a college for young-adult superheroes.

Meanwhile, there is no date for the release of season four of The Boys, but season three's finale airs on July 8th.