Starz has struck gold with thePowerfranchise, and the prequel seriesPower Book III: Raising Kananis already renewed for a fifth season. Launching as a prequel to the aforementioned flagship show,Raising Kanantracks the early days of its titular character as he establishes himself as the infamous drug kingpin that was so popular inPower, and specifically explores his complicated relationship with his mother. ThoughthePowerfranchise expanded into four series,Raising Kananis the only spinoff to rival its predecessor in terms of quality and longevity.
After the cancelation ofPowerin 2019, there was a new spinoff each year until 2022, whenPower Book IV: Forcedebuted. Since then,Power Book II: GhostandForcehave bitten the dust after four and three seasons, respectively, thoughForce’s final outing hasn’t aired yet. This leavesRaising Kananas the last show standing, and it’s clear that Starz has big plans as the show enters its fifth season. The ’90s period piece has managed to blaze its own trail that sets it apart from its contemporaries, and that is why season 5 may not be the last.
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Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Is Confirmed
Starz Renewed Season 5 Before Season 4’s Debut
While no official announcement has been made, the early renewal might mean the series is winding down.
Taking the suspense entirely out of the equation,Starz renewedPower Book III: Raising Kanana year before the premiere of season 4(viaVariety). The renewal speaks to the confidence that the cable network has in its last remaining (uncanceled)Powerseries, especially as the future of the franchise remains in limbo for now. The early renewal could also reveal a bit of Starz' plan for the show, and could potentially indicate that season 5 is intended to be the final outing. While no official announcement has been made, the early renewal might mean the series is winding down.
Kathryn Busby, the president of original programming for Starz, issued the following statement regarding the renewal:
We know that our fans can’t get enough of ‘Raising Kanan.’ As the inevitable evolution of this young man into a killer plays out, we knew we had much more backstory to share in this ever-escalating family saga. As we continue to expand the storytelling within the ‘Power’ universe, we’re looking forward to how this story may intersect with other Power characters during this prequel era.
No production information is available yet, though the series has been somewhat consistent with releasing one season per year.Raising Kanandidn’t return for season 4 in late 2024, but only missed the mark by arriving a few months into 2025. However, the early renewal back in March 2024 might have allowed things to get rolling much faster, thus pushing the timeline forward.It’s always possible thatRaising Kananseason 5 could arrive in the latter months of 2025, but the most likely release window is in early 2026.
Power Book III: Raising Kananseason 4 debuted on Jun 06, 2025.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Cast Details
Who Will Survive For Raising Kanan Season 5?
Predicting the cast ofPower Book III: Raising Kananseason 5 is somewhat difficult since it’s expected that more than a few characters could die throughout season 4.One certain return is that of Mekai Curtis as Kanan Stark, since the show is his namesake, and he lives to appear inPower. Furthermore, Patina Miller is definitely going to return as Raquel “Raq” Thomas, since she’s ostensibly the other lead character of the series. Other returns are decidedly less certain, though mainstays like Malcolm Mays as Lou-Lou and London Brown’s Marvin will likely be back.
Season 4 added Paul Ben Victor as New Jersey crime boss, Phil Russo, in season 4, but it remains to be seen if his character will stay on as a long-term villain or yet another obstacle in Raquel’s path to power. It’s also possible that season 5 adds some new characters and, as Starz' Kathryn Busby teased, could also pull in othercharacters from thePoweruniverseto appear as their 1990s selves.
Power Book III: Raising Kanan Season 5 Story Details
Raquel’s Quest For Power Continues In Season 5
Season 5 will probably see Kanan continue to establish himself in the world of crime, all the while trying to get out of the shadow of his powerful mother.
Predicting the exact plot ofPower Book III: Raising Kananseason 5 is nearly impossible at this juncture, since the show is known for its shocking twists and turns. However, the series has followed a consistent structure since season 1, and that will likely continue. Season 5 will probably see Kanan continue to establish himself in the world of crime, all the while trying to get out of the shadow of his powerful mother. Speaking of Raquel, her desperation to control all aspects of the criminal underworld will likely only bring more enemies and violent turf battles.
