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The Boys’ Elon Musk parody leaves world’s richest man fuming: ‘Pathetic’

The Boys’ Elon Musk parody leaves world’s richest man fuming: ‘Pathetic’

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Amazon Prime Video’s The Boys has once again sparked controversy after the show’s finale featured a billionaire tech tycoon who was widely interpreted by viewers as a parody of Elon Musk. Elon Musk slammed The Boys, earning a response from show creator Erik Kripke. (X/@wasuptalababy) In the finale, a satirical character, named Gunter Van Ellis, was introduced as the “world’s richest man,” an “amateur astronaut,” and someone with 17 children. The details given for the character are somewhat similar to some of the details of Elon Musk, and many fans quickly linked the character to Musk. The character was later killed in a brutal sequence involving Homelander. The character and its end triggered major reactions online. Also read: The Boys Season 5 finale: Will there be a Season 6? All about possible spin-offs Musk reacted to the finale: ‘Pathetic’ Musk later reacted to criticism surrounding the finale on X, responding to a post criticizing the show’s ending with a one-word response, “Pathetic.” The backlash quickly evolved into an online feud between Musk and The Boys’ …

The Boys finale: All the deaths explained, who wins in the fight between The Homelander and Billy Butcher

The Boys finale: All the deaths explained, who wins in the fight between The Homelander and Billy Butcher

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The final episode of The Boys began streaming on Amazon Prime Video on May 20, bringing to an end a show that lasted five seasons over seven years. The edgy action thriller focussed on Billy Butcher’s (Karl Urban) crusade to end the reign of the powerful superhero Homelander (Antony Starr) and expose the corruption and degeneration of the so-called superheroes propped up by the powerful corporate giant Vought International. Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 5. Major spoilers for The Boys finale ahead! The finale of The Boys sees Homelander become seemingly invincible after injecting V1 into himself in the sixth episode. He wants to proclaim himself God and purge everyone who does not believe in his godhood. Butcher may finally have a weapon to counter him as Frenchie’s experiments on Kimiko may have transformed her into a Soldier Boy-type supe-neutraliser. All this leads to a climactic battle at the White House, no less, with Butcher and The Boys taking on Homelander and his supporters. All the deaths in The Boys finale Oh …

The Boys Season 5 finale theories: Can Billy Butcher destroy Homelander without becoming the real monster?

The Boys Season 5 finale theories: Can Billy Butcher destroy Homelander without becoming the real monster?

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After years of explosive violence, political satire, corporate corruption and completely unhinged superhero chaos, The Boys is finally approaching its final chapter. With the finale now just around the corner, fans are bracing themselves for what could be the series’ darkest and most emotionally destructive episode yet. The Boys Season 5 finale theories: Can Billy Butcher destroy Homelander without becoming the real monster. (Prime Video) Over five seasons, the show has built a reputation for tearing apart traditional superhero storytelling. Heroes rarely act heroically, revenge comes at a brutal cost, and almost every major character has been pushed to their psychological limits. The series has never believed in easy victories or neat endings, which is exactly why expectations surrounding the finale feel so intense. Now, with multiple storylines still hanging in the balance, viewers are desperately trying to predict how the show will bring together its biggest conflicts. From Homelander’s possible collapse to Billy Butcher’s terrifying obsession with revenge, the internet is filled with theories about how this chaotic story could finally end. Homelander’s defeat …

How Much Does Homelander Earn?

How Much Does Homelander Earn?

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The Boys Antony Starr Net Worth 2026 ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) If The Boys twisted brilliance had a face, it would be Antony Starr’s chilling Homelander. He grins like a hero, acts like a god, and earns like a top-tier streaming celebrity. Amazon’s anti-superhero drama is now one of the most-watched and awaited shows, with over 95% critical acclaim on Rotten Tomatoes. But behind the red cape and laser eyes lurks a practical question: how wealthy is the actor who plays the bad boy “superhero” in 2026? Antony Starr’s Net Worth In 2026: A Steady Rise Antony Starr hasn’t built a flashy empire like many Hollywood A-listers, but he’s definitely become a millionaire quietly. Celebrity Net Worth estimates his net worth to be $5 million in 2026. What’s interesting is that Starr’s net worth is more of a “craft-first” actor rather than a “brand” celebrity. TVovermind reports show his main sources of income are from acting, with little involvement in endorsements or businesses. According to Trader, Starr owns a 1,954 sq. ft. house …

Jessie T Usher never expected A Train to get to The Boys season 5, calls his hero arc ‘fulfilling’ | Exclusive

Jessie T Usher never expected A Train to get to The Boys season 5, calls his hero arc ‘fulfilling’ | Exclusive

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The Boys season 5 has begun in a smashing fashion, quite literally. The opening two episodes, which premiered this week, show a major character dying and one almost dying as Butcher and the boys face off against Homelander and his regime. Ahead of the show’s premiere, Jessie T Usher, who plays the speedster A Train on the show, sat down with Hindustan Times, to decode his character arc and the amazing run of the show. Jessie T Usher plays the speedster A Train in The Boys. ‘Expected A Train’s end to be sooner’ The fifth season of The Boys is also its final. “It’s bittersweet,” admits Jessie. He confesses that he never expected his character to make it this far in the show. “I expected A Train’s end to come before we even got to season five, before the heart transplant (arc) and things of that sort. So, I’m just happy to be here.” Jessie says he feels proud of the show’s longevity and how it has sustained its quality over the years. “It’s just …

Did The Boys recreate Netanyahu’s viral ‘six-finger AI’ video moment? Homelander actor Antony Starr reveals | Exclusive

Did The Boys recreate Netanyahu’s viral ‘six-finger AI’ video moment? Homelander actor Antony Starr reveals | Exclusive

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The Boys began as an irreverent show on superheroes, but over the course of five seasons, it has emerged as a sharp critique of everything from consumerism to immigration policies and racism. Many of the show’s scenes have had hints and subtle references to real-life events and people. And as the first two episodes of the final season dropped this week, many viewers pointed out the show may have included a not-so-subtle nod at a global event. Many viewers felt that a scene in The Boys S5 referred to a viral moment with Israeli PM Netanyahu. Minor spoilers for The Boys season 5 ahead! Did The Boys recreate Netanyahu’s viral video moment? In the opening episode of The Boys’ final season, Starlight (Erin Moriarty) manages to leak unseen footage of Homelander (Antony Starr) and Queen Maeve (Dominique McElligott) leaving passengers in a crashing aircraft to die, a sequence that took place in season 1. The leak of this footage to the world is meant to hurt Homelander’s credibility. However, the superpowered dictator denounces the video …

Antony Starr says those who idolise Homelander in The Boys have got it wrong: ‘He’s obviously the bad guy’ | Exclusive

Antony Starr says those who idolise Homelander in The Boys have got it wrong: ‘He’s obviously the bad guy’ | Exclusive

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If there is one character from the superheroverse that has completely transfixed audiences over the last decade or so, it is Homelander from The Boys. The big bad of the Eric Kripke show, played by Antony Starr, has generated memes and pop culture moments and launched the actor into global stardom. As The Boys comes to a close with its final season this year, the Kiwi actor sat down with Hindustan Times in an exclusive chat about his journey, Homelander’s fate, and the character’s misinformed ‘fan club’. Antony Starr plays the cruel superhero Homelander on The Boys. ‘Real-life inspiration not very helpful’ The fifth and final season of The Boys sees Homelander take charge of governance from behind the scenes, even getting the President to do his bidding. His dictator turn has fans speculating whether the characterisation is inspired by a real-life dictator. But Antony denies taking any such inspiration. “The funny thing is, people compare to people in the real world, but it’s actually not very helpful. So I never found that very informative, …

Karl Urban says The Boys finale will end with ‘tears’, opens up on ‘becoming a monster to fight one’ | Exclusive

Karl Urban says The Boys finale will end with ‘tears’, opens up on ‘becoming a monster to fight one’ | Exclusive

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The Boys has been a one-of-a-kind show in modern television. Adapted from Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson’s iconic graphic novel series, this meta critique of power, superheroes, and capitalism is coming to an end with its fifth and final season. As season 5 gears up for a release on Amazon Prime Video in April, Hindustan Times spoke to the show’s star Karl Urban on the bittersweet feeling on the show’s end, and when exactly does an anti-hero become a villain. Karl Urban plays antihero Billy Butcher in The Boys. Karl Urban on The Boys series finale Karl has starred in The Boys since its 2019 debut. He says the show coming to an end evokes mixed feelings in him. “It’s bittersweet because we will miss each other and this phenomenal crew in Toronto. But then there’s a great sense of pride that we can stand back and deliver this to the audience, finish this the way we want to and go out on top,” he says. In The Boys, Karl plays Billy Butcher, the erstwhile …

Homelander in Oval Office, right-wing podcasts, internment camps: Fans call The Boys S5 trailer ‘reality on steroids’

Homelander in Oval Office, right-wing podcasts, internment camps: Fans call The Boys S5 trailer ‘reality on steroids’

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The final season of The Boys, Amazon Prime Video’s irreverent satire on superheroes and capitalism is arriving this year. On Thursday, Prime Video dropped the trailer for season 5, meant to conclude The Boys saga. And as the trailer showed Homelander trying to retain his supremacy in a world renouncing ‘supes’, many fans wondered whether the show was mirroring reality a bit too closely. Antony Starr as Homelander in The Boys season 5. The Boys final season trailer A press note from Prime Video describes the world of season 5. “It’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a Freedom Camp. Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it. It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen,” the logline …

The Boys Season 5 Trailer: Homelander Rules America In Brutal Final Chapter | Web-series News

The Boys Season 5 Trailer: Homelander Rules America In Brutal Final Chapter | Web-series News

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Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 07:13 IST The Boys Season 5 trailer teases Homelander ruling America as the final season arrives April 8 on Prime Video, with Butcher plotting a deadly end for Supes. Homelander tightens his grip on power in The Boys Season 5 trailer. (Photo: Prime Video) The endgame is finally here for The Boys. Amazon Prime Video has unveiled the explosive trailer for the fifth and final season of the hit superhero satire, offering a blood-soaked glimpse at the chaos awaiting fans. The final chapter will premiere on April 8 with its first two episodes, while the series finale is set to drop on May 20. The footage hints at a world fully controlled by Supes, with Homelander tightening his grip on power and seemingly operating from the White House. The chilling images show the villainous leader stepping deeper into authoritarian rule as the world spirals further into turmoil. According to the official logline, “In the fifth and final season, it’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims.” The description continues …