Joey Bada$$ Stars in ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Trailer as Major Character Returns for Final Season: Watch

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Coverage of the trailer's release varies among outlets. The Hollywood Reporter and Deadline emphasize the character's return and the implications for the storyline, framing it as a significant moment for fans. In contrast, Billboard…

Michael Saponara· May 20, 2026 · 12:17 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 45 views

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The trailer for the fifth and final season of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' has been released, set to premiere on June 12. Joey Bada$$ returns as Unique, while Mekai Curtis's character Kanan Stark faces new challenges in the drug business. The season promises intense conflicts and sacrifices as Kanan solidifies his position in the Queens drug game.

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▪The final season of 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' will premiere on June 12.
▪Joey Bada$$ reprises his role as Unique, while Mekai Curtis continues as Kanan Stark.
▪The season will explore Kanan's ruthless journey in the drug business and his complicated relationship with his mother.

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▪ Power-Book III: Raising Kanan season 5 — release date, trailer, cast, and what to expect from final-ever season of hit Starz show — TechRadar
▪ ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Trailer Reveals Major Star Return — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ Season 5 Trailer Reveals: Raq Is Back — Deadline

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Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Joey Bada$$ arrive at Starz "Power Book II: Ghost" Season 4 Premiere at Hammerstein Ballroom on June 06, 2024 in New York City. Steven Ferdman/Getty Images Trending on Billboard if ( !window.pmc.harmony?.isEventAdScheduledTime() ) { pmcCnx.cmd.push(function() { pmcCnx({ settings: { plugins: { pmcAtlasMG: { iabPlcmt: 2, } } }, playerId: '4057afa6-846b-4276-bc63-a9cf3a8aa1ed', playlistId: 'b7dab6e5-7a62-4df1-b1f4-3cfa99eea709', }).render("connatix_contextual_player_div"); }); } else { // This should only be get called when page cache is not cleared and it's event time. window.pmc.harmony?.switchToHarmonyPlayer(); } Power is back.

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