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Prime Video Sets 2027 “Vought Rising” Prequel, Ackles Returns

5/23/2026

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Vought Rising Debuts

Prime Video announced the United States prequel “Vought Rising” will debut in 2027.
The 1950s series follows early Vought Supes moving from the military to a private firm.
Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy alongside Aya Cash, Mason Dye, and Ethan Slater as Stormfront, Robbie/Bombsight, and Thomas Godolkin.
After “Gen V” was cancelled, “Vought Rising” and the planned “The Boys: Mexico” will keep the franchise alive.

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Soldier Boy Confronts

Soldier Boy confronts failed V-One experiment Quinn in the April 2026 Season 5 episode, hinting at plant-based origins in Vought Rising.
The May 2026 teaser shows Soldier Boy’s first retro military-style suit, illustrating early supers’ ornamental uniforms.
The same trailer features Sage Grove Center psychiatric hospital, the site of early Compound V trials, tying the prequel to original lore.
Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash receive producer credits on Vought Rising, their first behind-the-scenes franchise roles.

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Vought Rising Debuts

Prime Video announced the United States prequel “Vought Rising” will debut in 2027.
The 1950s series follows early Vought Supes moving from the military to a private firm.
Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy alongside Aya Cash, Mason Dye, and Ethan Slater as Stormfront, Robbie/Bombsight, and Thomas Godolkin.
After “Gen V” was cancelled, “Vought Rising” and the planned “The Boys: Mexico” will keep the franchise alive.

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