Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 9 release date and time, what’s next, and everything you need to know

Power Book IV: Force season 3 moves closer to its conclusion as episode 9, titled “War Requiem,” prepares to arrive on Starz. The episode is scheduled for release on January 2, 2026, with streaming availability beginning earlier in select regions. The story continues directly after the events of episode 8, “Build Back Better,” which ended with multiple deaths and fractured power structures across Chicago.

Tommy Egan enters a new phase driven by loss. Jenard Sampson becomes a central target. Diamond faces divided loyalties. Mireya confronts the consequences of a decisive action. As the penultimate episode, “War Requiem” narrows the focus toward retaliation, shifting alliances, and the approach of the series finale.

When does Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 9 come out?

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Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 9 releases at the start of January 2026. Starz follows its usual early-streaming pattern, allowing subscribers to watch ahead of the cable broadcast. The episode is titled “War Requiem,” and it marks the second-to-last episode of the series.

The episode becomes available for streaming on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at 12:00 a.m. ET on the Starz app and Starz digital platforms. The linear cable premiere follows on Friday, January 2, 2026, at 8:00 p.m. ET on Starz.

Where to watch: Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 9 streams on the Starz app and Starz add-ons through platforms such as Amazon Prime Video Channels, Apple TV Channels, Roku, Hulu, Philo, Sling TV, and fuboTV. A valid Starz subscription is required.

How many episodes are left in Power Book IV: Force season 3?

Power Book IV: Force season 3 consists of 10 episodes in total. Episode 9 is the penultimate installment, leaving one episode remaining after “War Requiem.” The series finale is scheduled to release on January 16, 2026. With only two episodes left, the narrative is focused on resolution rather than setup.

A brief recap of Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 8

Episode 8, titled “Build Back Better,” delivers widespread fallout across Chicago’s criminal landscape. Jenard Sampson loses control after a public humiliation and kills JP Gibbs, King Kilo, and a bodyguard in a single violent outburst. JP’s death directly impacts Tommy Egan and shifts his priorities from strategy to retaliation. Diamond Sampson faces isolation as alliances collapse around him, while Shanti Page breaks away and positions herself independently.

The episode also focuses on Mireya, who is pushed into a life-altering choice when faced with immediate peril. Her decision erases any remaining separation between her and the violence that swirls around Miguel Garcia and Tommy. By the episode's conclusion, various plot threads converge, setting the stage for open conflict, with revenge now the only option.

Major events to expect from Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 9

• Tommy Egan escalates retaliation after JP’s death: Episode 9 centers on Tommy’s response to Jenard’s actions. His approach shifts from containment to direct confrontation, placing pressure on allies and enemies alike as personal loss overrides long-term planning.
• Jenard Sampson operates without protection or trust: Following his violent break, Jenard enters episode 9 isolated and exposed. His survival depends on rapid decisions, while former alliances either collapse or turn actively hostile across Chicago.
• Diamond Sampson faces a narrowing set of options: Diamond stands between family loyalty and self-preservation. Episode 9 forces him to act as tensions peak, with consequences that directly affect the remaining power structure.
• Mireya adjusts to a new level of risk and responsibility: Mireya’s decision in episode 8 carries forward. Episode 9 explores how her involvement reshapes her relationships with Miguel and Tommy, as she navigates the aftermath of crossing a personal threshold.

Power Book IV: Force season 3 episode 9 premieres January 1, 2026, on the Starz app and airs January 2, 2026, on Starz. Catch up now before the final chapter arrives.

Edited by Bea Melisse Ibañez