Anthony Starr as Homelander in The Boys

Karl Urban, Antony Starr and Jack Quaid return for the latest chapter of Prime Video’s beloved superhero satire

Fans of The Boys are in for a treat as the hit superhero satire is all set to return with its fourth season. Launching later this month, the latest instalment will comprise eight diabolical episodes, bringing back fan favourites Butcher and Homelander.

The Boys offers a unique perspective on what happens when superheroes misuse their powers instead of using them for good. It revolves around the eponymous vigilante group, who are determined to expose the truth about The Seven and Vought – the multibillion-dollar conglomerate that manages these superheroes and hides their dark secrets.

As per the official synopsis, the world is on the brink in season four, as Victoria Neuman is closer than ever to the Oval Office and under the muscly thumb of Homelander, who is consolidating his power. Meanwhile, Butcher, with only months to live, has lost Becca’s son and his job as The Boys’ leader as the rest of the team are fed up with his lies.

With the stakes higher than ever, they have to find a way to work together and save the world before it’s too late. The Boys is based on The New York Times best-selling comic by Garth Ennis and Darick Robertson, with Hollywood comedy duo Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg serving as executive producers.

The Boys season four will see the return of regular cast members including Karl Urban as Butcher, Jack Quaid as Hughie and Antony Starr as Homelander. Joining the cast are The Walking Dead star Jeffrey Dean Morgan in an as yet unconfirmed role, alongside Orange Is the New Black’s Susan Heyward and The Following’s Valorie Curry as new characters Sister Sage and Firecracker, respectively.

The series has been a massive hit for Amazon, earning eight Emmy nominations and a 93 percent Rotten Tomatoes score. Its success has paved the way for an expanding universe that now includes animated anthology Diabolical, live-action spin-off Gen V and upcoming The Boys: Mexico.

Karl Urban as Butcher in The Boys
Butcher has lost his job as The Boys’ leader in the all-new fourth season

In May, Amazon confirmed that The Boys would be returning for a fifth season, although the release date is yet to be announced. So, until then, here’s everything you need to know about The Boys season four.

When is The Boys season four released in the UK?

The Boys season four will premiere at 8am BST on Thursday, June 13, with the first three episodes. Subsequent episodes will be released weekly through to the season finale on July 18.

Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Karl Urban in The Boys
The Walking Dead’s Jeffrey Dean Morgan joins The Boys cast in season four

How to watch The Boys season four for free

Every season of The Boys – including the all-new season four – is available to stream with an Amazon Prime subscription and is free for those who sign up to an Amazon Prime 30-day trial. Prime usually costs £8.99 a month or £95 a year and comes with a host of benefits like next day delivery, Amazon Music Prime, Deliveroo Plus and free delivery on HelloFresh orders for a year, but members can try all this for 30 days without paying a penny.

The Boys season four premieres June 13 on Prime Video.