'Power' Deal: Netflix Licenses First Four Series Of Starz Franchise From Lionsgate Television
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β’Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:00:10 +0000
π° What Happened
Netflix has signed a huge licensing deal with Lionsgate Television to bring the 'Power' franchise to its platform. The deal covers international rights to all four series: 'Power', 'Power Book II: Ghost', 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan', and 'Power Book IV: Force'. Netflix also got domestic rights to the original 'Power' series. The shows will start arriving on Netflix in November, with timing varying by country.
The deal includes all six seasons of the original 'Power', four seasons of 'Ghost', three seasons of 'Force', and five seasons of 'Raising Kanan'. Starz will remain the primary US home for the franchise. The upcoming spin-offs 'Power: Origins' and 'Power: Legacy' are not included in the deal. Canada is also not part of the agreement.
π The Backstory
'Power' started in 2014 on Starz and became one of cable TV's biggest hits. Created by Courtney Kemp, the show follows Ghost, a nightclub owner leading a double life as a drug kingpin. It spawned multiple spin-offs that expanded the universe. The franchise has a huge fan base, especially among audiences who love crime dramas.
The deal is a big move for both sides. Netflix gets a library of proven hits to attract and keep subscribers. Lionsgate and Starz get a big payday and expose the franchise to Netflix's global audience of over 270 million subscribers. This type of licensing deal has become common as streaming services fight for content that people actually want to watch.
π― Why It Matters
If you love crime dramas but do not want to pay for another streaming service, this deal means you can watch the entire Power franchise on Netflix starting in November. It is one less subscription to worry about.
Netflix has signed a huge licensing deal with Lionsgate Television to bring the 'Power' franchise to its platform. The deal covers international rights to all four series: 'Power', 'Power Book II: Ghost', 'Power Book III: Raising Kanan', and 'Power Book IV: Force'. Netflix also got domestic rights to the original 'Power' series. The shows will start arriving on Netflix in November, with timing varying by country.
The deal includes all six seasons of the original 'Power', four seasons of 'Ghost', three seasons of 'Force', and five seasons of 'Raising Kanan'. Starz will remain the primary US home for the franchise. The upcoming spin-offs 'Power: Origins' and 'Power: Legacy' are not included in the deal. Canada is also not part of the agreement.
'Power' started in 2014 on Starz and became one of cable TV's biggest hits. Created by Courtney Kemp, the show follows Ghost, a nightclub owner leading a double life as a drug kingpin. It spawned multiple spin-offs that expanded the universe. The franchise has a huge fan base, especially among audiences who love crime dramas.
The deal is a big move for both sides. Netflix gets a library of proven hits to attract and keep subscribers. Lionsgate and Starz get a big payday and expose the franchise to Netflix's global audience of over 270 million subscribers. This type of licensing deal has become common as streaming services fight for content that people actually want to watch.
If you love crime dramas but do not want to pay for another streaming service, this deal means you can watch the entire Power franchise on Netflix starting in November. It is one less subscription to worry about.