Marie Moreau Can Kill Homelander: 4 Others Who Can in The Boys

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Anticipation builds as The Boys prepares for its last season in 2026, leaving fans pondering who might take down Homelander. Throughout the past four seasons and the spin-off series Gen V, creators have dropped hints about characters capable of toppling The Seven’s leader. One possible candidate is Marie Moreau from Gen V, but questions remain whether she possesses the strength required. Could there be other contenders in the mix?

Here’s a list of 5 supes who could end Homelander’s reign.

List of all characters who could kill Homelander in The Boys Season 5

Amazon Prime Video’s series The Boys takes its inspiration from the graphic novel by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson. Remaining faithful to the source material, the show incorporates a gritty atmosphere and intense violence, with Homelander, portrayed by Antony Starr, serving as the main antagonist.

In a new twist of events, Homelander embodies the chilling possibility of what Superman might become if he chose evil. This makes him seemingly invincible, as numerous other superhumans have attempted and failed to take him down. However, as the series draws to its conclusion, the creators have subtly arranged certain character developments that could potentially lead to Homelander’s demise.

Marie Moreau

In Gen V, a fresh character named Marie Moreau (played by Jaz Sinclair) debuted. She has an extraordinary ability – manipulating and weaponizing blood. Given that Homelander is human, her powers might be potent enough to defeat him. Notably, she survived Homelander’s laser attack, suggesting she could potentially inflict the decisive wound on him.

Billy Butcher

In a prolonged feud with Homelander (due to the latter’s sexual assault on Becca, Butcher’s wife), Karl Urban’s character found himself powerless as a human. To change this, he turned to Compound V, a substance that grants superhuman abilities. Initially struggling to master his newfound powers, Butcher managed to use them more effectively by the close of Season 4. The upcoming final season will reveal whether these newly acquired abilities are strong enough for him to eliminate Homelander.

Ryan

In simpler terms, young Ryan (Cameron Crovetti) is revealed to be the son of superhero Homelander, resulting from an assault on Ryan’s mother Becca. Given that he was born with supernatural abilities much like his father’s, Ryan possesses the potential to challenge and potentially defeat Homelander – even taking his life in the upcoming season. However, despite this incredible power, Ryan is still a child lacking the maturity to control these abilities intentionally, making for an intriguing plot development as we approach the final season.

Soldier Boy

In the upcoming season, Jensen Ackles’ character, Soldier Boy, stands as a potential adversary for Homelander, given their relationship as father and son. A preview of their potential confrontation was shown in the third season. At present, Soldier Boy is being kept frozen, which means several events must unfold before they come face to face again. The question remains whether Homelander will permit Soldier Boy’s release – an answer that will only be revealed when the final season airs.

Cate Dunlap

In Gen V, Maddie Phillips’ character, Cate Dunlap, is introduced as another individual with mind-controlling abilities. She manipulates people by taking control of their will, but this influence requires her to physically touch the person she intends to dominate. Given that she needs proximity to potentially sway Homelander, a question arises about whether she can get close enough for physical contact and possibly orchestrate his death. However, Homelander proves himself too astute to fall for such a tactic. Nevertheless, Cate remains one of the few characters who could potentially bring about Homelander’s downfall.

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2025-09-02 11:11