The Power Universe, Starz’s powerhouse crime drama franchise created by Courtney A. Kemp and executive produced by Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, is set to expand further with Power: Legacy, a highly anticipated spin-off slated for a 2026 premiere. Announced in June 2025 by Deadline, the series—tentatively titled Power: Legacy and helmed by showrunner Gary Lennon and executive producer Kendra Chapman from Power Book IV: Force—promises to take the saga to uncharted territories, potentially venturing beyond U.S. shores into international criminal empires, including whispers of London’s shadowy underworld. Featuring Joseph Sikora reprising his role as the ruthless Tommy Egan and Michael Rainey Jr. as Tariq St. Patrick, the show builds on the franchise’s legacy of high-stakes drug wars, betrayals, and power grabs, evolving from the original Power series that ran from 2014 to 2020.

The original Power followed James “Ghost” St. Patrick (Omari Hardwick), a nightclub owner doubling as a drug kingpin striving for legitimacy amid family turmoil and rival threats, amassing over 120 million viewers worldwide and spawning a sprawling universe. Spin-offs like Power Book II: Ghost (focusing on Tariq’s college life entangled in crime), Power Book III: Raising Kanan (a 1990s prequel on Kanan Stark), and Power Book IV: Force (Tommy’s Chicago expansion) have sustained the momentum, with Force wrapping its final season in November 2025. Legacy positions itself as the sixth entry, bridging post-Force events and potentially crossing over with Power: Origins, a prequel greenlit in July 2025 starring MeKai Curtis as young Kanan, exploring Ghost and Tommy’s early hustles in 1990s New York.

Early trailer teases and fan speculation, fueled by YouTube sneak peeks and Reddit buzz, hint at Legacy elevating the danger by relocating Tommy and Tariq to a “completely different part of the world,” where the criminal underworld pulses with fresh perils. While details remain under wraps, 50 Cent’s prior interest in a London expansion—envisioning Tommy navigating international syndicates—suggests the series could plunge into the UK’s gritty underbelly, blending NYC’s street smarts with Europe’s sophisticated cartels, money laundering rings, and cross-border trafficking. This shift promises more dangerous stakes than ever, with Tommy’s volatile temper and Tariq’s cunning tested against foreign foes, alliances fracturing across oceans, and law enforcement from Interpol to MI5 closing in.

Lennon, known for crafting Tommy’s Chicago conquests in Force, brings his expertise in escalating turf wars and personal vendettas, potentially scripting Legacy as a high-octane sequel where legacy characters collide with new international players. Chapman, a Force veteran, adds layers to family dynamics and moral ambiguities, echoing the franchise’s core theme: the inescapable pull of the streets. Fan theories on Reddit speculate Tommy’s post-Chicago empire-building could lead to London for global expansion, tying into real-world inspirations like the UK’s evolving drug trade influenced by Albanian mobs and Jamaican posses. Trailers leaked online show glimpses of high-speed chases through foggy streets and tense boardroom betrayals, hinting at a narrative where power shifts from American hoods to cosmopolitan shadows.

The Power Universe’s growth aligns with Starz’s strategy to sustain profitability through spin-offs, as older series like Raising Kanan conclude its fifth and final season in 2026. Kemp’s End of Episode and 50 Cent’s G-Unit Film & Television oversee production, ensuring the gritty realism and addictive twists that hooked millions. With Origins delving into Ghost and Tommy’s youthful ambitions—portrayed as “fun, rambunctious” street hustlers—Legacy contrasts by thrusting survivors into mature, global machinations. Sikora’s Tommy, the explosive anti-hero, and Rainey’s Tariq, evolving from reluctant heir to kingpin, promise crossover cameos and nods to the mothership, exciting fans craving interconnected lore.

Critics anticipate Legacy to amplify the franchise’s themes of ambition’s cost, with London’s underworld—infamous for its historical ties to organized crime from Kray twins to modern encrypted networks—offering a fresh canvas for betrayal and empire-building. As Force ends with Tommy “blowing s**t up,” Legacy could see him and Tariq forging uneasy alliances abroad, evading extradition while clashing with local bosses. Social media frenzy, from Reddit threads debating plot armor for the duo to YouTube breakdowns of leaked trailers, underscores the hype, with fans dubbing it the “mind-blowing” next chapter.

Starz’s bold move reflects the universe’s enduring appeal, grossing billions in viewership and merchandise, while teasing crossovers like 2-Bit’s potential return. Whether anchored in London or another hotspot, Power: Legacy vows a “more dangerous” evolution, where the criminal game goes global, testing loyalties and legacies in uncharted shadows. As 2026 approaches, the trailer—dropping soon—will ignite anticipation for this frontier of felony.