Power Book III: Raising Kanan is back for its fifth and final season, with the opening episode now available to stream in the UK on MGM+ via Prime Video, following its US debut on STARZ.
The Power prequel is continuing Kanan’s transformation from ambitious teenager into the ruthless figure first played by Curtis ’50 Cent’ Jackson in the original series – and season 5 wastes little time in pushing him further down that path.
The opening episode, titled By Blood, sees Kanan make a move that changes the Thomas family forever, while Unique tries to regain a foothold in Queens as Breeze’s new drug enterprise takes shape.
Breeze’s arrival is a major moment for long-time Power fans, with Shameik Moore joining the cast as the much-discussed Southside figure whose partnership with Kanan is set to reshape his future.
With episode 1 now available, when can UK fans expect the next instalment? Read on for everything you need to know about the release schedule for Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5.
When will Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 episode 2 be released?
Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 episode 2 is expected to be released in the UK on Saturday 20 June 2026 on MGM+ via Prime Video.
In the US, episode 2 will arrive first on Friday 19 June 2026 on STARZ.
New episodes are being released weekly, with the US getting episodes on Fridays and the UK getting them one day later on Saturdays.
In the US, new episodes are available on the STARZ app from 12am ET, which is 5am BST in the UK. However, UK viewers watching through MGM+ via Prime Video get the episodes via the official UK release, which follows on Saturdays. A precise UK drop time has not been formally confirmed by MGM+ or Prime Video.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 release schedule
The expected US release schedule is as follows:
Episode 1 – By Blood – Friday 12 June 2026 – out now
Episode 2 – TBC – Friday 19 June 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 3 – TBC – Friday 26 June 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 4 – TBC – Friday 3 July 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 5 – TBC – Friday 10 July 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 6 – TBC – Friday 17 July 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 7 – TBC – Friday 24 July 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 8 – TBC – Friday 31 July 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 9 – TBC – Friday 7 August 2026 (12am ET)
Episode 10 – TBC – Friday 14 August 2026 (12am ET)
Meanwhile, the expected UK release schedule is as follows:
Episode 1 – By Blood – Saturday 13 June 2026 – out now
Episode 2 – TBC – Saturday 20 June 2026
Episode 3 – TBC – Saturday 27 June 2026
Episode 4 – TBC – Saturday 4 July 2026
Episode 5 – TBC – Saturday 11 July 2026
Episode 6 – TBC – Saturday 18 July 2026
Episode 7 – TBC – Saturday 25 July 2026
Episode 8 – TBC – Saturday 1 August 2026
Episode 9 – TBC – Saturday 8 August 2026
Episode 10 – TBC – Saturday 15 August 2026
In the US, episodes are also expected to air on the STARZ TV channel later on Fridays.
Is Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 the final season?
Yes, Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 is the final season of the spin-off.
The series was renewed for a fifth season in March 2024, before STARZ later confirmed that the fifth run would bring Raising Kanan to a close.
However, the Power universe is far from over. The franchise is set to continue with further spin-offs, including Power: Origins, which will explore the early years of Ghost and Tommy and is expected to build on the prequel era established in Raising Kanan.
That means season 5 is expected to bring Kanan’s origin story closer to the version of the character fans already know from Power, while also setting the stage for what could come next.
What is Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 about?
Season 5 sees Kanan fully stepping out from Raq’s shadow and embracing the person he believes he needs to become.
After years of betrayal, manipulation and family secrets, Kanan’s relationship with his mother has reached breaking point. The season 4 finale left viewers wondering whether Raq had survived, but season 5 confirms that she is still very much in play – and that the bond between mother and son may now be beyond repair.
Kanan is also working alongside Breeze, whose arrival is a major moment for long-time Power fans. Breeze has long been part of the franchise’s backstory, and his introduction marks a key step in Kanan’s journey towards becoming one of the most feared names in the Power universe.
Elsewhere, Unique is fighting to protect his own legacy, while the Thomas family’s grip on power is under threat and organised crime figures are circling.
In other words, Raising Kanan looks set to go out with a war.
Who stars in Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5?
Mekai Curtis returns as Kanan Stark, with Patina Miller back as Raquel “Raq” Thomas.
The returning cast also includes London Brown as Marvin Thomas, Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas, Joey Bada$$ as Unique, Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox, Wendell Pierce as Snaps, Erika Woods as Pop and Tony Danza as Stefano Marchetti.
Shameik Moore joins the cast as Breeze, while season 5 also introduces Joe Pantoliano as Manhattan Mafia boss Pino Bernardi and Leslie Grossman as Florence “Flossie” Siegel.
The full cast list is as follows:
- Mekai Curtis as Kanan Stark
- Patina Miller as Raquel ‘Raq’ Thomas
- London Brown as Marvin Thomas
- Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou Thomas
- Hailey Kilgore as LaVerne ‘Jukebox’ Thomas
- Joey Bada$$ as Kadeem ‘Unique’ Mathis
- Shameik Moore as Branford ‘Breeze’ Frady
- Wendell Pierce as Ishmael ‘Snaps’ Henry
- Erika Woods as Stephanie ‘Pop’ Henry
- Tony Danza as Stefano Marchetti
- Joe Pantoliano as Pino Bernardi
- Leslie Grossman as Florence ‘Flossie’ Siegel
Is there a trailer for Power Book III: Raising Kanan season 5?
Yes, STARZ has released a trailer for the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan.
The footage teases an all-out war for Kanan and the Thomas family, with Breeze entering the picture and Kanan becoming more ruthless than ever.
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