Mere days ahead of release, Gen V Season 2 reveals brand new character posters

Promotional poster for Gen V | Image via Prime Video
Promotional poster for Gen V | Image via Prime Video

Gen V returns this September on Prime Video. Just days before the premiere, fresh character posters surfaced on Rotten Tomatoes’ account on X. The timing makes sense, since the show is entering the last stretch of promotion. What stands out is not only the release itself but the way these images were designed. A blue backdrop, centered portraits, nothing extra. Clean and striking.

The choice to keep the style stripped back makes the characters stand out right away. Each one is placed on their own, nothing else pulling the eye. It feels almost like the posters were made to remind viewers who carries the story forward. Showing the cast like this gives the season one clear face, but at the same time it keeps the focus on the people at its center.

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Character posters of Gen V Season 2

The posters feature Marie Moreau, portrayed by Jaz Sinclair, Jordan Li played by London Thor in both of their forms, Cate Dunlap, played by Maddie Phillips, Emma Meyer, portrayed by Lizze Broadway, and Sam Riordan, played by Asa Germann. All were central in the first season, and their return is now confirmed. Jordan appears in two different versions, highlighting both identities, while Emma is shown in miniature, a choice that ties directly to her shrinking ability.


Visual composition

Each image uses the same solid blue background. The portraits are static, with no extra graphics layered over them. The style leaves the characters standing alone in the frame. There is no attempt at spectacle or elaborate design; the message is straightforward. Attention goes to the faces and the sense of recognition they create.

Gen V | Image via Rotten Tomatoes on X
Gen V | Image via Rotten Tomatoes on X

Integration with The Boys

The posters arrive at the same time as new interviews with the cast. Speaking with Collider, Jaz Sinclair pointed out that the ending of Gen V season 2 connects directly with The Boys season 5. She described the process as one season handing off to another.

In her words, The Boys season 3 opened the door for Gen V season 1, which then set up The Boys season 4. Now, Gen V season 2 is meant to prepare the ground for season 5. Lizze Broadway added that the relationship between the shows work like a constant exchange, even if much of it is kept quiet behind the scenes.


Confirmed crossovers

The trailers already made it clear that some faces from The Boys will show up. The Deep is there, played by Chace Crawford. Starlight appears as well, with Erin Moriarty stepping back into the role. Black Noir shows up too, played by Nathan Mitchell. It is the kind of crossover that fans have seen before. Both shows slip into each other’s stories now and then, and that habit keeps the world feeling connected.

Gen V | Image via Rotten Tomatoes on X
Gen V | Image via Rotten Tomatoes on X

Importance of the posters

Putting these images out so close to the premiere keeps attention on the familiar faces. All the posters follow the same look, which gives the group a shared identity while still hinting at what makes each of them different. Jordan shows up in two versions, Emma appears in a smaller form, and both choices connect straight back to what viewers already know. It feels like a simple but clear way of linking the design to the story.


Release date

The second season of Gen V premieres on September 17, 2025. Prime Video will release the first three episodes together, followed by new episodes each week until October. This approach has been used with other titles on the platform, giving fans an initial block of content to dive into while also extending the conversation week by week.

Gen V | Image via Prime Video
Gen V | Image via Prime Video

Expectations

The season arrives at an important moment for The Boys universe. The fifth season of the flagship series has already finished filming and is now in post-production. Gen V will debut first, continuing to expand the storyline that links the two shows. Events at Godolkin University will serve as part of the foundation for what comes next in The Boys, a point the cast has already emphasized.


Conclusion

The new character posters for Gen V confirm the return of key characters and highlight how closely the series connects with The Boys. The promotional material does not rely on spectacle but instead draws attention to the individuals who will lead the story forward.

With the second season set to premiere on September 17, the show is positioned to strengthen the shared world of Prime Video’s biggest franchise. The posters act as both a reminder of familiar faces and a preview of the direction ahead, giving a sense of continuity just before the next chapter unfolds.

Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala