Wikimedia Commons/The Boys Season 5 TV Soldier Boy survives a lethal virus in The Boys Season 5. Discover how his shocking immunity changes the game for Homelander and Butcher in the new episodes. April 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - The Boys season 5 has taken a thrilling turn with the return of Soldier Boy, portrayed by Jensen Ackles, whose unexpected fate now drives the central storyline of the new season.