Here's How They Pulled Off The Boys’ Supernatural Reunion

If you spent the last few years shouting at your TV, wondering why The Boys kept teasing us with Supernatural nostalgia but refused to go full reunion, good news: it’s finally happening. After what feels like a decade of fan wish-listing and scheduling headaches, Eric Kripke is bringing the old Supernatural gang back together — this time for real — in the final season of The Boys. And yeah, it’s not just a blink-and-you-miss-it cameo.

So What Took So Long?

Let’s be honest: the moment Jensen Ackles showed up as Soldier Boy in season 3, Supernatural diehards were already speculating about how long it would take for Jared Padalecki or Misha Collins to drop in. Problem was, Jared was busy herding cattle (and criminals) over on Walker at the CW, and apparently television production schedules don’t just clear out because Kripke (or anyone else) sends a polite group text.

How the Stars Finally Aligned

When Walker got the axe (okay, ‘wrapped up’ is probably the friendlier term), Kripke wasted about six seconds before he called dibs. According to a recent interview, he immediately went to his team and said something basically like:

'I want Jared for an episode — and no, not just some wink-wink cameo. I want him to actually matter to the story. Find a spot.'

Of course, Kripke didn’t already have a character mapped out for Jared. Sometimes even showrunners wing it a little. The hunt for the right story led them straight to a character they’d referenced way back in season one (props for long-game plotting), and as soon as someone in the writers’ room suggested Jared, the lightbulbs turned on. Kripke texted him on the spot to lock down the episode dates, and, for once, everything lined up.

And What About Misha?

Not to be outdone, they also needed someone to play the superhero Malchemical. That’s where Misha Collins comes in. So yes: by a lucky twist of both scripts and schedules, you get Jensen, Jared, and Misha — all sharing screen time. Kripke described the experience like “hanging out with your high school friends,” which, if you’ve seen any Supernatural convention panel, is pretty much their whole vibe.

Here’s When and What to Expect

• Event: The long-awaited Supernatural reunion (with actual substance, not just a drive-by) happens in The Boys Season 5, Episode 5 — titled 'One-Shots.'
• Premiere: Mark your calendar for April 29, 2026, on Prime Video.
• Content: Both Jared Padalecki and Misha Collins are playing real, story-impacting characters, rather than glorified Easter eggs.
• Background: Padalecki’s character is tied to the show’s history, referenced since season one. Misha is suiting up as Malchemical, a not-exactly-friendly supe from the comics.

Honestly, you can almost hear thousands of Tumblr accounts roaring back to life. Whether you’re a fan of The Boys for the OTT satire, or just here for the nostalgia trip, this episode is pretty much guaranteed to get folks talking. After this many years, Kripke is finally giving the Supernatural crowd the reunion they’ve been lobbying for — and not just as a hollow wink, but as a legit part of the story.