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GEN V Season 2 Trailer: Big THE BOYS Cameos, Heinous Secret Projects, and Bad Blood

GEN V Season 2 Trailer: Big THE BOYS Cameos, Heinous Secret Projects, and Bad Blood

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Class is almost back in session at God U, and we can't wait to see what bloody exploits are next. Marie Moreau and her friends are living in a more dangerous world than ever before, returning to their not-so-beloved university after months of imprisonment. There's a new dean in charge and Supes are training to be soldiers in a war against humanity. This is all thanks to Homelander basically becoming the POTUS. So, what can we expect in Gen V season two? Prime Video and the show's creatives and stars did a big ole superhero landing at SDCC 2025 to reveal more details. One of the biggest reveals was a Gen V season two trailer that's incredibly bloody and introduces a mysterious new project involving God U called Odessa.
In the clip, we get a surprise appearance by Annie, whom we last saw flying off as many of her Boys comrades were arrested. She tells Marie Moreau that she must go back to God U. Vought's Project Odessa is back in motion after many years and Marie is the one who has to stop it. There's a lot going on in this Gen V season two trailer, from big naked Emma to Black Noir. And we sadly see a file about Andre, which will lead to answers about that character's demise.
As we know, Chance Perdomo sadly died in a motorcycle accident right before filming began for this season. Sean Patrick Thomas, who played Andre's father Polarity last season, will become a series regular now. And, we are also getting Ethan Slater as the infamous Thomas Godolkin in Gen V's second round. Personally, I'm excited about Hamish Linklater as the very terrible new dead at God U.
In addition to this clip, we have a synopsis for this season:
In Season Two, school is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it.
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GEN V Season 2 Trailer Teases Dark Secrets and a Heartbreaking Andre Storyline
What Is the Release Date for Season 2?
Gen V will start its sophomore year when season two arrives on September 17. The first three episodes will drop on that premiere date, then the remainder of the season will release weekly until October 22.
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