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Vought Rising

Vought Rising is an upcoming American satirical superhero television series developed by Paul Grellong for Amazon Prime Video.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Vought Rising is an upcoming American satirical superhero television series developed by Paul Grellong for Amazon Prime Video. It is a prequel to The Boys and Gen V, set in the 1950s, and is expected to premiere in 2027.

Premise

The series is described as a twisted murder mystery focused on the origins of Vought in the 1950s. It also follows the early exploits of Soldier Boy and the schemes of Stormfront.

Development

Vought Rising was developed by Paul Grellong for Amazon Prime Video. It is part of the expanding television universe based on The Boys.

Cast

Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash are confirmed to reprise their roles as Soldier Boy and Stormfront. Additional cast members reported in coverage include Mason Dye, Will Hochman, Elizabeth Posey, Brian J. Smith, and others.

Release

The series does not have a confirmed exact release date, but it is expected to premiere in 2027 on Prime Video.

Key facts

  • Vought Rising is an upcoming prequel series in The Boys franchise.
  • The series is set in the 1950s.
  • It has been described as a twisted murder mystery about the origins of Vought.
  • Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy.
  • Aya Cash returns as Stormfront, including her earlier identity as Clara Vought.

Frequently asked questions

What is Vought Rising?
Vought Rising is an upcoming satirical superhero television series set in The Boys universe and developed for Amazon Prime Video.
Is Vought Rising a new show?
Yes. It is an upcoming series and has not yet premiered.
Who is in Vought Rising?
Jensen Ackles and Aya Cash are confirmed to return as Soldier Boy and Stormfront. Other reported cast members include Mason Dye, Will Hochman, Elizabeth Posey, Brian J. Smith, and more.
When does Vought Rising come out?
It is expected to premiere in 2027, but no exact release date has been confirmed.
What is Vought Rising about?
It is set in the 1950s and follows a murder-mystery storyline about the origins of Vought, along with the early histories of Soldier Boy and Stormfront.
Is Vought Rising a spin-off of The Boys?
Yes. It is a prequel spin-off of The Boys and is also described as part of the same franchise as Gen V.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vought_Rising
    Supports: Basic series description, franchise placement, setting, and expected 2027 premiere
  2. UPI — https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/TV/2026/05/22/vought-rising-first-look-the-boys/3121779460956/
    Supports: Prequel status, 1950s setting, plot focus on Vought and Soldier Boy, and cast details
  3. Nerdist — https://nerdist.com/article/vought-rising-everything-we-know/
    Supports: Synopsis as a twisted murder mystery and 2027 timing
  4. Deadline — https://deadline.com/feature/vought-rising-news-updates-1236491086/
    Supports: Development details, plot description, and lack of a confirmed release date
  5. TechRadar — https://www.techradar.com/streaming/amazon-prime-video/vought-rising-hub
    Supports: Confirmed cast list and prequel/1950s framing
  6. Forbes — https://www.forbes.com/sites/oliviasingh/2026/05/20/what-to-know-about-vought-rising-following-the-boys-series-finale/
    Supports: Premiere target of 2027 and returning cast information