The Boys’ MCU Movie Schedule Spoof Features Some Comic Book References That Would Make A+ Spinoffs
When it comes to giving viewers things to talk about, The Boys is often unparalleled, with Season 4 already giving us a nude clone fight, sex inspired by repeated Supe lobotomies, and one of Simon Pegg’s most upsetting career performances. But despite how it may seem, the show’s highlights don’t always involve genitals or impressive blood spatter. For example, Season 4’s “Wisdom of the Ages” hilariously brought in Vought’s riff on Disney’s D23 expo, right down to an expansive graphic showcasing a wide array of upcoming (fictional) films and phases within the MCU-esque Vought Cinematic Universe.
To be expected, the next four Phases of VCU content are packed with a bizarre assortment of superhero projects that easily outnumbers Marvel’s and DC’s output, though I guess Vought was smart enough not to add dates to anything. From the Oscar bait origin story Training A-Train, which earned The Boys a cameo from Will Ferrell that Eric Kripke told us about, to the movie that introduces the mega-team’s new lineup, The Seven Reborn, it’s a doozie of a faux movie slate, even more so for fans of The Boys comic book.
Specifically, there are two comic references that are fairly prevalent on this list that would make for fantastic limited-run spinoffs, or even just standalone episodes in the fifth and final season. Let’s take a look under the cape and cowl.