In a move that has sent shockwaves through the entertainment world, Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins—beloved stars of the iconic series Supernatural—have officially been cast in the final season of Amazon Prime’s hit satirical superhero series, The Boys. Announced on February 26, 2025, via a post from @DiscussingFilm on X, this casting news promises an electrifying reunion with their Supernatural co-star Jensen Ackles, who returns as the fan-favorite character Soldier Boy. For fans of both shows, this crossover is nothing short of a dream come true, blending the gritty, monster-hunting legacy of Supernatural with the dark, irreverent world of The Boys.
A Supernatural Reunion in the World of The Boys
Jared Padalecki, best known for portraying Sam Winchester, and Misha Collins, iconic as the angel Castiel, are joining The Boys for its fifth and final season. This announcement comes alongside the confirmation that Jensen Ackles will reprise his role as Soldier Boy, the powerful and morally complex supe introduced in Season 3. The trio, who shared countless adventures on Supernatural—a series that ran for 15 seasons and became a cultural phenomenon—will now converge in the brutal, satirical universe created by Eric Kripke, the mastermind behind both shows.
The post, shared at 18:01 PKT on February 26, 2025, featured images of Padalecki and Collins from Supernatural alongside Ackles as Soldier Boy in The Boys, visually teasing the exciting crossover. The response on X was immediate and enthusiastic, with fans flooding the thread with reactions ranging from “HOLY FUCK YESSSSS” to GIFs of celebratory moments, signaling the immense excitement within the fandom.
