Supernatural's Winchester Reunion Turns Deadly in The Boys Final Season - Ackles Chokes Collins in Kripke's Ultimate Fan Service

BY Julian Vance • MARCH 5 2026 AT 12:01 PM ET

Credit: Misha Collins and Jensen Ackles on 'The Boys' season 5. Credit: Prime Video

Eric Kripke just delivered the ultimate Supernatural fan service in The Boys Season 5 trailer - and it's more violent than anyone expected.

The explosive preview for the final season reveals Jensen Ackles' Soldier Boy choking Misha Collins' mystery character in a scene that's already breaking the internet. This marks the first time the Supernatural trio - Ackles, Collins, and Jared Padalecki - share screen time since their 15-season run ended in 2020.

"Did you f--- me?" Soldier Boy growls after being revived from cryosleep by his power-hungry son Homelander (Antony Starr). The father-supes duo then embark on a global domination spree that collides with Padalecki and Collins' characters in what appears to be a lavish estate setting.

The choke scene between Ackles and Collins has fans speculating about their characters' relationship - could this be Kripke's twisted version of a Winchester-Castiel reunion? Showrunner Kripke, who created both series, has been trying to get the trio together for years, but scheduling conflicts kept them apart until now.

This isn't just a cameo - it's a full-blown Supernatural invasion. They join Jeffrey Dean Morgan (who played John Winchester) in Kripke's R-rated universe, creating what fans are calling "the ultimate crossover event that never officially happened."

Meanwhile, the stakes have never been higher in The Boys universe. Set after Gen V Season 2, Homelander has established a tyrannical regime with Hughie, Mother's Milk, and Frenchie imprisoned in "Freedom Camps." Annie January leads the rebellion, Kimiko is mysteriously missing (despite now having her voice), and Butcher returns with a deadly mission to secure a virus that could wipe out all supes.

The Supernatural trio reunited: Jared Padalecki, Misha Collins, and Jensen Ackles. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images

The trailer promises the "ultimate clash for America's soul" as the series builds toward its April 8 premiere on Prime Video. The first two episodes drop together, followed by weekly releases until the series finale - giving fans plenty of time to dissect every frame of the Supernatural reunion they've been waiting for.

Social media is already exploding with theories about whether this choke scene is just the beginning of more Supernatural Easter eggs to come in the final season. One thing's certain: Kripke knows exactly how to give fans what they want - even if it means watching their favorite characters try to kill each other.

THE ENTBASE VIEW

"This isn't just another cameo - it's Eric Kripke's masterstroke of fan service. By bringing the Supernatural trio together in The Boys' final season, he's created a viral moment that bridges two massive fanbases. The choke scene between Ackles and Collins is particularly brilliant - it's violent enough for The Boys' tone while playing with Supernatural's complex character relationships. This move ensures maximum social media buzz and could potentially bring Supernatural fans who haven't watched The Boys into the fold for the series finale. The timing is perfect, with the trailer dropping just weeks before the premiere, giving fans plenty to speculate about while building anticipation. Kripke understands that in today's streaming landscape, these inter-series connections create the kind of watercooler moments that drive subscriptions and engagement."

CONTRIBUTOR: Julian Vance

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