🚨 POWER BOOK III: RAISING KANAN SEASON 5 TRAILER & FIRST LOOK IS STRAIGHT-UP CRAZY – THIS IS WAR! 😱🔥🩸
Kanan just shot his MOM in cold blood… screen went black… and now the FIRST LOOK drops show the aftermath is PURE MAYHEM.
Streets on fire, bodies dropping left and right, Raq rising from the grave for revenge? Kanan turning into the MONSTER we feared? Unique’s empire crumbling, Marvin and Lou-Lou facing the end?
Fans are freaking out: Who’s dying for real? Does Raq make it? Is this the end of the Thomas family?
You HAVE to see these wild new scenes and breakdown before the full trailer hits 👇
Starz continues to stoke excitement for the fifth and final season of Power Book III: Raising Kanan with promotional materials described by fans as “crazy” in intensity. While an official full trailer has yet to debut as of February 2026, the network’s November 2025 teaser—accompanied by emerging first-look clips shared across social media and YouTube—has generated significant discussion. The content highlights escalating conflict in 1990s Queens, focusing on the fallout from Season 4’s dramatic conclusion and Kanan Stark’s irreversible path toward becoming the feared figure from the original Power series.
The teaser, released in early November 2025, features the tagline “Everything’s coming to a head. 2026 — we back,” set against rapid montages of violence, tense family moments, and brooding stares from the cast. It picks up immediately after Kanan (Mekai Curtis) shoots his mother, Raquel “Raq” Thomas (Patina Miller), in a moment of rage over perceived betrayals tied to the deaths of his friends Famous and Krystal. The clip avoids confirming fatalities but includes flashes of chaos: street shootouts, shadowy figures in pursuit, and emotional confrontations that suggest deep fractures within the Thomas family empire.
First-look snippets circulating on platforms like Instagram, Reddit’s r/PowerTV, and fan YouTube channels expand on this, showing new scenes of high-stakes action. These include apparent drive-by sequences, intense standoffs involving rival dealer Unique (Joey Bada$$), and glimpses of Marvin (London Brown) and Lou-Lou (Malcolm Mays) in peril. Speculation centers on potential deaths among supporting characters, as their fates in the broader Power timeline remain ambiguous or tragic. The promotional push emphasizes the “final war,” framing Season 5 as the definitive end to the Thomas family’s story while bridging to upcoming projects like Power: Origins, which will explore younger versions of Ghost and Tommy Egan.
Patina Miller reprises her role as Raq, the calculating matriarch whose survival after the shooting appears likely based on canon implications and teaser visuals showing her in confrontational poses. Interviews and press materials have kept details guarded, but the footage suggests a revenge-driven arc or uneasy truce. Mekai Curtis portrays Kanan’s evolution with increasing darkness, as the teenager sheds innocence for calculated ruthlessness. Other returning cast members include Hailey Kilgore as Jukebox, whose musical dreams and family ties provide emotional counterpoints; Tony Danza, Wendell Pierce, and additional ensemble players rounding out the 1990s drug landscape.
The season’s structure remains under wraps, though fan speculation and some online reports suggest a possible split release, with Part 1 potentially premiering around late June 2026 (one rumor points to June 26) and subsequent episodes following. Filming concluded in late 2024 or early 2025, allowing ample time for editing and marketing. Joseph Sikora, who plays adult Tommy Egan in the franchise, directed an episode this season, raising possibilities of subtle crossovers or Easter eggs linking to future spin-offs.
Raising Kanan has carved a distinct niche in the Power Universe by delving into generational cycles of crime and family dysfunction. Created by Sascha Penn and executive produced by Courtney A. Kemp, the series launched in 2021 and has consistently delivered strong performances and gritty storytelling. Previous seasons built Kanan’s entry into the drug trade under Raq’s guidance, his alliances and losses, and growing disillusionment. Season 4 heightened personal stakes with betrayals and violence, culminating in the mother-son shooting that sets Season 5’s tone.
Promotional efforts align with Starz’s strategy to maintain momentum across the franchise. Recent additions like Leslie Grossman in a recurring role add fresh dynamics, though her character’s specifics are undisclosed. The teaser’s focus on “the final war” underscores themes of legacy, loyalty, and consequence—core to the Power brand. Fan communities have dissected every frame, debating outcomes: Will Unique fall? Can Marvin and Lou-Lou escape their volatile paths? How does Kanan’s transformation affect the origins of his future conflicts with Ghost and Tommy?
No exact premiere date has been confirmed, but industry patterns and prior seasons suggest a summer 2026 window, potentially aligning with warmer viewing periods for the network’s drama slate. The November teaser served as an initial hook, with additional first-look content released incrementally to sustain interest. Social media reactions describe the material as “explosive” and “heartbreaking,” reflecting the high emotional and violent stakes.
The franchise’s expansion continues unabated. Power: Origins, featuring younger iterations of key characters, is positioned as the next chapter, incorporating elements from Raising Kanan‘s conclusion. This interconnected storytelling has kept audiences engaged, with each spin-off adding depth to the overarching narrative of ambition and downfall in New York’s underworld.
As anticipation builds, Starz is expected to unveil a full trailer in the coming months, likely closer to the premiere. The current teaser and first-look clips effectively capture the season’s intensity: raw action, familial turmoil, and the inexorable pull of the streets. Whether Season 5 delivers redemption, tragedy, or a blend of both, it promises to close one era while paving the way for the next in the Power Universe.
