Is ‘The Boys’ Spin-Off Really On The Cards, Following Homelander’s Son, Ryan? Here’s A Fact Check

After a seven-year run, Prime Video’s biggest superhero satire, The Boys, has come to an end, with more tragedy and heartbreak than viewers would have hoped. While the show’s brutal finale sparked heated debate online, with many fans demanding an additional episode to alter the ending, it turns out this really is the end for ‘Billy Butcher’ and ‘The Boys’.

With fans desperately searching for answers about what comes next in the franchise, one viral rumour has completely sent the fandom into meltdown.

Is The Boy, following ‘Ryan’, really in development?

According to social media chatter, Amazon and Sony Pictures Television were allegedly developing a Ryan-focused spin-off titled The Boy, centered around Homelander’s son after the shocking finale. The viral claim began circulating after a post from an X account called @DiscussingFish stated that a spin-off titled The Boy was reportedly in development. The post reads:

“A ‘THE BOYS’ spinoff focused on Ryan is in development at Amazon and Sony Pictures TV. Reportedly titled ‘THE BOY’.”

In less than 24 hours, the post has crossed 1.4 million views on X, raising questions about what Homelander’s son’s future may hold, now that he has (Spoiler alert!) lost all his power. Fans quickly began debating whether ‘Ryan’ deserved his own series, especially after the controversial ending of Season 5. However, many viewers missed one important detail. If you take a closer look at the poster’s account, DiscussingFish is actually a parody account designed to post fake entertainment news for laughs. In reality, neither Amazon nor Sony has announced any Ryan-centered spin-off project. 

What happened to ‘Ryan’ in The Boys finale?

In the finale episode, titled Blood and Bone, ‘Ryan’ ends up playing a key role in defeating his father, Homelander, which becomes the ultimate betrayal on Homelander’s part. During the final White House showdown, ‘Ryan’ ultimately turns against Homelander and sides with ‘Billy Butcher’ and ‘The Boys’. As ‘Homelander’ tries to escape the fight, ‘Ryan’ helps stop him, allowing ‘Kimiko’ to unleash a powerful depowering blast connected to ‘Soldier Boy’s’ abilities.

The blast strips ‘Homelander’ of his powers completely, making him vulnerable for the first time. But ‘Ryan’ and ‘Butcher’ are also caught in the explosion. The finale strongly hints that all three lose their powers afterward. However, the show never fully confirms whether Ryan’s abilities are truly gone for good. Unlike ‘Homelander’ and the other supes, who received Compound V artificially, ‘Ryan’ was born naturally with powers. Many fans believe that could mean his abilities may eventually return. After Homelander’s death, ‘Ryan’ rejects Butcher emotionally as well.

When Butcher tries to reconnect with him, ‘Ryan’ tells him that killing Homelander does not make him a good person either. ‘Ryan’ then walks away, and what his future holds is open for viewers’ own interpretations. His arc was, frustratingly, left unresolved, like many other characters in the show.

What lies ahead in The Boys universe?

Let us ease you in a bit with what actually lies next in The Boys universe, even though The Boy buzz is fake. Although the original series has officially ended, the franchise does not plan to slow down anytime soon. Prime Video is already moving forward with Vought Rising, a prequel series centered around ‘Soldier Boy’, played by Jensen Ackles, and Aya Cash as ‘Stormfront’, then known as Clara Vought.

Another project, The Boys: Mexico, also remains in development, with Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal attached as executive producers. On the other hand, reports are saying Gen V will end after season 2,  though producers have hinted that several of its characters may continue appearing throughout the wider franchise.

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So, in a nutshell, The Boys really is over. The series’ creator, Eric Kripke, has repeatedly confirmed that Season 5 was always intended to be the ending for the main show.

Do you think The Boys universe may eventually follow up with Ryan’s story?

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