The Boys Season 5: Betting Lines for Villain Arcs, Death Props & Finale Twists

We have finally made it to December 2025. Filming has officially wrapped, the fake blood is being scrubbed off the streets of Toronto, and the final season of The Boys is in the can. After Season 4’s devastating cliffhanger, with Homelander essentially seizing control of the government and Butcher fully embracing his inner monster, the anticipation is suffocating.

This is the end of the road. Showrunner Eric Kripke has promised a definitive conclusion, which means the plot armor is officially gone. No one is safe. As we await the confirmed April 8, 2026, release on Prime Video, oddsmakers have released a fascinating slate of betting lines covering everything from gruesome death props to Vought’s ultimate fate. Here is where the wise money is being placed.

The Homelander Death Pool

The biggest question is not if Homelander dies, but who finally puts him down. The “Homelander Survives” prop is currently a massive underdog; the story demands his end. The real value lies in predicting the executioner.

Billy Butcher remains the favorite, but the “Ryan” prop offers incredible narrative value. The son destroying the father is a classic mythological trope, and Ryan is the only one physically strong enough to do it without enhancements. Soldier Boy is also back in play, confirmed alive after Season 4, and remains the only weapon capable of depowering the leader of The Seven.

Butcher’s Mortality Odds

Billy Butcher is running on borrowed time. Between his terminal brain tumor and the side effects of Temp V, his health is a disaster. Consequently, the “Butcher Dies” line is heavily favored.

The more interesting market is the “Method of Death.” “Succumbs to Illness” is one possibility, but “Sacrifice Play” feels like the most logical conclusion to his arc. Butcher, using the supe killing virus on himself to take out Homelander, fits perfectly. For a tragic long shot, look at “Killed by Ryan,” the ultimate heartbreak for a man trying to save his wife’s son.

The Seven’s Survival Rate

Season 5 promises to clear the roster. You can currently bet on the “Over/Under” for members of The Seven left alive by the finale; the line is set at a brutal 1.5.

A Train is a prime candidate for a “Redemption Death,” sacrificing himself to save Hughie or Starlight. The Deep, however, is the cockroach of the series. Despite being incompetent, his survival odds are surprisingly high. He might be the one fool left standing simply because he is too pathetic to kill, surviving the apocalypse by hiding in the ocean.

The Gen V Factor

With Sam and Cate officially joining Vought at the end of Season 4, the Gen V characters are set to be major players. Markets have opened specific props for these crossover villains.

A popular “Sam vs. Kimiko” fight prop favors Kimiko slightly due to her combat experience, though Sam’s strength is a wild card. As for Cate, the “Mind Control Chaos” prop suggests she will force a member of The Boys to attack their own team, a terrifying prospect that pays out well if you predict the victim correctly. Frenchie is the current favorite target, but the odds could shift as more promotional material is released.

The Virus Deployment

The supe killing virus introduced in Gen V is Chekhov’s gun of the final season. It has to go off.

Sportsbooks are offering an Over/Under on the “Global Supe Death Toll.” Will Butcher release a mutated airborne version that wipes out half the supe population? Ending the series by removing superpowers entirely, leveling the playing field for humanity, fits the show’s cynical, deconstructionist tone perfectly.

Finale Cliffhangers and Cameos

Even at the end, Hollywood loves a spinoff setup. There is a prop bet regarding a “New Vought CEO” appearing in the epilogue. Ashley Barrett’s survival odds are currently 50/50, so a new corporate face taking over the rubble is a solid bet.

We are also keeping a close eye on “Stan Edgar Returns.” Giancarlo Esposito has been pulling strings from the shadows for years, betting on him to have the series’ final line of dialogue, perhaps securing a business deal amidst the carnage, is a fun, high-reward wager.

The wait for April 2026 will be agonizing, but these lines give us plenty to analyze in the meantime. Whether you are betting on Butcher’s scorched-earth revenge or Homelander’s total mental meltdown, one thing is certain: it is going to be diabolical. Fans can already sense that the final season will push boundaries further than ever before, ensuring that the conclusion is unforgettable.