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Jensen Ackles Reprises Soldier Boy in 1950s Vought Thriller

5/21/2026

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A leaked teaser for Vought Rising shown during The Boys season-5 finale screenings revealed a younger Soldier Boy.
Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy, eager to be a hero in the 1950s Vought era.
Eric Kripke describes the series as a 1950s Vought murder mystery.
Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios will launch the series on Prime Video in 2027 after filming wrapped in 2026, no premiere date set.

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A leaked teaser for Vought Rising shown during The Boys season-5 finale screenings revealed a younger Soldier Boy.
Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy, eager to be a hero in the 1950s Vought era.
Eric Kripke describes the series as a 1950s Vought murder mystery.
Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios will launch the series on Prime Video in 2027 after filming wrapped in 2026, no premiere date set.