'The Boys' Season 4 Trailer Teases Soldier Boy's Return

The Boys Season 4 Trailer Teases Soldier Boys Return...

Amazon Prime Video dropped the first full trailer for The Boys Season 4 early Wednesday, sparking immediate buzz over the surprise return of Jensen Ackles' fan-favorite character, Soldier Boy. The trailer confirms the superpowered WWII veteran will play a key role in the new season, despite seemingly being neutralized in Season 3's finale.

The reveal comes just weeks before the show's June 13 premiere, explaining its sudden surge in US Google searches. Fans flooded social media with reactions, many speculating how Soldier Boy fits into the ongoing conflict between Homelander (Antony Starr) and Billy Butcher (Karl Urban).

Ackles himself fueled excitement by tweeting a cryptic "Wake up, Soldier Boy" alongside the trailer. The character's 1980s-themed superhero persona and brutal combat style made him a standout in Season 3, with his anti-hero arc resonating particularly with American viewers.

Showrunner Eric Kripke previously hinted at unresolved storylines for Soldier Boy, telling Variety in 2023 that "nuclear weapons don't just disappear." The trailer suggests his re-emergence could destabilize the already fractured Vought International and The Seven.

Season 4 will also introduce new Supes like Firecracker (Valorie Curry) and Sister Sage (Susan Heyward), but Soldier Boy's return dominates early discussions. Analysts note the timing capitalizes on renewed interest in satirical superhero content following Deadpool & Wolverine's recent trailer drop.

Prime Video confirmed all eight episodes will release weekly starting June 13. The trailer has already surpassed 5 million YouTube views in its first 12 hours, with #SoldierBoy trending nationally on Twitter/X.