The unexpected reunion of Supernatural stars in The Boys’ final season promises blood, nostalgia, and meta-commentary for fans of both series.

The Boys are getting Supernatural: Reunion We’ve Been Waiting For

Are the Winchester brothers heading to The Boys universe?

You bet they are! In an exciting announcement that broke Wednesday, Feb. 26, Supernatural alumni Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, and Jensen Ackles revealed they’re reuniting for The Boys’ fifth and final season.

The trio shared a creative Instagram Reel jointly posted by The Boys and Prime Video with the tantalizing caption: “Season 5 just got a bit more supernatural.”

Fans immediately lost their minds at the prospect of seeing these beloved actors share the screen once again, especially with that iconic Impala making a surprise appearance in the teaser, complete with cryptic witchcraft symbols drawn on its open trunk.

Why is this reunion so significant for TV fans?

Nothing quite compares to the cultural impact of Supernatural’s 15-season run. The series, which followed brothers Sam and Dean Winchester (portrayed by Padalecki and Ackles) hunting monsters and demons across America, cultivated one of television’s most dedicated fanbases between 2005 and 2020.

Collins joined in season 4 as angel Castiel, becoming an instant fan favorite.

This reunion isn’t just nostalgia bait—it represents the merging of two passionate fandom communities, creating a perfect storm of excitement.

The Boys, with its subversive take on superheroes, already features Ackles as Soldier Boy and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (who played Papa Winchester) in its fourth season, making this expanded reunion feel like an inevitable collision of worlds.

How deep does the connection between these shows actually go?

Deeper than most realize! Eric Kripke, the mastermind creator behind both Supernatural and The Boys, has been gradually building bridges between his creative universes.

The DNA of Supernatural—with its exploration of power, family bonds, and moral complexity—lives on in The Boys’ blood-soaked critique of celebrity and capitalism.

Kripke’s fingerprints are unmistakable across both series, employing similar dark humor, unexpected violence, and character-driven storytelling.

This crossover feels less like stunt casting and more like a creative family reunion, bringing together collaborators who helped define Kripke’s distinctive storytelling voice across different networks and decades.

What roles will Padalecki and Collins play in The Boys?

The details remain frustratingly scarce. According to The Hollywood Reporter, both actors will appear in guest roles during the final season, but no character specifics have been revealed.

Given The Boys’ tendency toward meta-commentary and subversion, fans are speculating whether Padalecki and Collins might play twisted versions of their Supernatural personas or entirely new characters within the corrupt Vought universe.

The announcement video playfully referenced their past work with Ackles saying, “We got work to do…again,” echoing a classic Supernatural line.

Whether they’ll play supes, vigilantes, or something completely unexpected remains one of the most tantalizing mysteries surrounding the final season.

When will The Boys come to its epic conclusion?

The clock is officially ticking. Kripke recently confirmed that Season 5 will conclude the main series, writing on social media: “Always my plan, I just had to be cagey till I got the final OK from Vought.

Thrilled to bring the story to a gory, epic, moist climax.” While the flagship show is ending, The Boys universe continues expanding through spinoffs like Gen V and the upcoming Vought Rising, which Ackles is expected to lead alongside Aya Cash.

This supernatural injection into the final season suggests Kripke is pulling out all the stops for an unforgettable finale, potentially setting up connections to these spinoff properties while delivering the bloody resolution fans have been anticipating.

How have the Supernatural actors maintained their bond over the years?

Their friendship extends far beyond scripted demon hunts. Despite moving on to different projects, the Supernatural cast has remained remarkably close since the series concluded.

Padalecki told The New York Times in 2021, “I love Jensen deeply.

He’s my brother — he has been for many years, and he always will be, no matter what.”

This genuine camaraderie shines through in their numerous convention appearances, social media interactions, and now, this professional reunion.

The authentic chemistry between these actors—forged through 15 grueling seasons of television production—promises to translate into compelling scenes regardless of what characters they portray in The Boys universe.

What distinguishes The Boys from typical superhero shows?

Don’t call it a cape show! Kripke himself has emphasized that The Boys isn’t just another superhero project.

“The Boys and their spinoffs, none of them are superhero shows,” he told The Hollywood Reporter. “They have the suits and powers, but The Boys is a show about celebrity politics and late-stage capitalism.”

This biting social commentary wrapped in superhero trappings has helped the series carve out its unique identity among the crowded superhero landscape.

By adding former Supernatural stars to the mix, Kripke further demonstrates his commitment to building a creative universe populated by actors he trusts to deliver his particular blend of dark humor, violence, and surprisingly emotional character moments.

Quick Facts About The Supernatural Stars Joining The Boys

• Jensen Ackles previously joined The Boys in Season 3 as Soldier Boy and is expected to return for the final season.
• Jeffrey Dean Morgan, who played John Winchester on Supernatural, appeared in The Boys Season 4, creating another connection between the shows.
• Eric Kripke created both Supernatural (2005) and The Boys (2019), making this reunion particularly meaningful.
• The announcement teaser featured what appeared to be the iconic Chevrolet Impala from Supernatural, complete with symbols in the trunk.
• Season 5 will mark the first time all three actors (Ackles, Padalecki, and Collins) have worked together since Supernatural ended in 2020.