We’ve reached the end of the road for another beloved series in the Power Universe.
But the end of this series comes with a little twist, since we know some of the characters will live on in an already announced spinoff.
Still, that won’t make saying goodbye to Power Book IV: Raising Kanan any easier.
We now have confirmation that Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 will premiere on June 12, 2026, and the first teaser promises to be a crazy ride.
Per the Starz press release: “Kanan Stark’s (Mekai Curtis) journey over the last four seasons of ‘Raising Kanan’ has been fraught with ambition, betrayal, and relentless attempts to escape his mother’s shadow.
“He once looked up to Raq, eager to join her empire, but he soon learned the truth about who she really was and the secrets she was hiding from him. Forced to confront this web of lies, Kanan faced an existential crisis of self-discovery and emerged stronger and more resolute than ever.
“Although he embraced his true self and broke free from his mother’s influence, he still couldn’t let her crimes go unanswered.
“Season four of ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ averaged 8 million multiplatform viewers per episode. To date, the series has accumulated over 21 billion minutes viewed across all episodes and remains one of STARZ’s top-performing series.
“Now, in Season Five, Kanan’s true ruthlessness takes shape. He knows exactly who he is and who he must become to defeat his enemies. Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug business alongside Southside legend Breeze (Shameik Moore), and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous game.
“Whether it’s the Thomas family facing the collapse of their reign, Unique (Joey Bada$$) fighting to preserve his legacy, or the Mafia maneuvering behind the scenes, many sacrifices will be made. However, nothing will stand in the way of Kanan’s pursuit of power.
“After all, this isn’t the end for Kanan Stark. It’s just the beginning.”
While Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 4 left the fate of the Thomas family matriarch Raq hanging in the balance, there’s no sign of her in the first look, though it seems heavily implied that the family is moving on without her.
Much of Kanan’s story to this point has revolved around that intricate, complicated relationship with his mother, which deteriorated season by season. And a world without Raq now opens up something new for Kanan.
We get quick glimpses of all the usual players, and some new faces, like Joe Pantoliano’s Pino and Leslie Grossman’s Flossie, who are joining the series for its final string of episodes.
As Kanan continues to ascend in power and influence within the volatile Queens drug business, we’re likely to see his world expand and tighten its grip on everyone around him, including allies, enemies, and even the few people he might still care about.
Even though the end of Kanan’s story has already been written, there’s still so much we need to see and understand, and this final season appears primed to answer many questions and set up the next chapters in the Power Universe.
Are you excited for the return of Power Book III: Raising Kanan?
Check out the first look teaser below, and then let us know what you’re looking forward to seeing when the show returns this summer.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan will premiere on June 12, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays on the STARZ app and on all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.
All four seasons of “Power Book III: Raising Kanan” are available to stream now on the STARZ app, all STARZ streaming and on-demand platforms.
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