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Butcher Slays Homelander; Hughie Kills Butcher to Halt Virus

5/23/2026

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Butcher Kills Homelander

The series finale “Blood and Bone” aired on May 20, 2026, featuring Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) killing Homelander (Antony Starr).
Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) used an anti-V blast to strip Homelander of his powers.
Ryan turned against his father and helped Butcher hold Homelander down.
Butcher planned to release a supe-killing virus after the battle.
Hughie (Jack Quaid) shot and killed Butcher to prevent the virus release.

Summary

Homelander Under Review

Vought International announced an internal review of Homelander’s Easter broadcast, with Stan Edgar returning as interim CEO to manage the crisis.
A first look at the prequel The Boys: Vought Rising, starring Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash, confirms spin-off plans.
The studio confirmed The Boys: Mexico and future arcs for Marie Sinclair and the Gen V team.
Analysts said the finale barely showed Homelander’s Freedom Camps, leaving political satire under-explored.

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Homelander Shoots

Homelander shoots Günter Van Ellis into space, making him the series' final victim.
Van Ellis is introduced as a cameo parody of Elon Musk, described as the world’s richest man.
Van Ellis wears a black cap, claims 17 children, warns about white fertility rates, and boasts space ambitions.
Writers David Reed and Judalina Neira called the Disruptor a short satirical target to show Homelander’s mindset.

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Butcher Kills Homelander

The series finale “Blood and Bone” aired on May 20, 2026, featuring Billy Butcher (Karl Urban) killing Homelander (Antony Starr).
Kimiko (Karen Fukuhara) used an anti-V blast to strip Homelander of his powers.
Ryan turned against his father and helped Butcher hold Homelander down.
Butcher planned to release a supe-killing virus after the battle.
Hughie (Jack Quaid) shot and killed Butcher to prevent the virus release.

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