The Boys' Spinoff Gen V Is Somewhat Reminiscent of This Marvel Flop

Any successful franchise is destined to expand with numerous installments and spinoffs. The Amazon's hit series The Boys is no exception. The upcoming spinoff Gen V has fans both excited and concerned. Viewers are worried if the spinoff can manage to be as good as its predecessor.

Gen V, set in The Boys universe, introduces us to a group of young superheroes, or "supes," attending a specialized school run by Vought International. The series promises a fresh perspective on the superhero genre, blending dark humor, action, and drama.

However, one Redditor has recently shared an interesting observation about Gen V looking kind of familiar. According to them, Gen V is giving off some serious The New Mutants vibes. Yes, that forgotten Marvel movie.

The New Mutants, released in 2020 and set in the X-Men universe, was Fox's attempt to blend the superhero genre with horror elements. The film follows a group of young mutants discovering their abilities while confined in a secret facility.

Despite its unique approach, the movie faced several delays and received mixed reviews upon its release from viewers and critics alike.

Fans on Reddit were quick to draw parallels between Gen V and The New Mutants. They highlighted the similarities in the premise of young individuals coming to terms with their powers.

Some fans feel that Gen V might have the same vibe as The New Mutants, given the blend of youthful energy and darker themes.

Honestly, that whole "school for superpowered kids" thing is like a big spoof of Marvel's Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. You know how The Boys love poking fun at Marvel and DC. Most of The Boys' characters are basically exaggerated versions of Marvel and DC characters.

While there are certain similarities between Gen V and The New Mutants, there are reasons to believe that Gen V won’t be as disastrous as Fox’s movie was.

Gen V has already scored 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. Plus, some people were lucky to see Gen V in theaters on September 27, and according to them, it won’t disappoint us.

Gen V is set to premiere on September 29 on Amazon Prime Video.

Source: Reddit