‘The Chi’ Season 7 Trailer Warns ‘There’s a War Brewing’

Showtime drama The Chi will return for a seventh season in May.

The network released the trailer on Thursday, March 20, and a voiceover warns “there’s a war brewing.”

The cast includes Jacob Latimore, Lynn Whitfield, Yolonda Ross, Shamon Brown Jr., Michael V. Epps, Birgundi Baker, and Luke James.

Additional cast members are Kadeem Hardison, Chris Lee, Brett Gray, Rotimi, Jackie Long, Charmin Lee, Jill Marie Jones and Daniel J. Watts return to guest star, alongside Hannaha Hall, Jason Weaver, La La Anthony, Vic Mensa, Kandi Burruss, Tai Davis, Rolando Boyce, Ahmad Ferguson, Cortez Smith, Genesis Denise Hale, Joel Steingold, Judae’a Brown, Zaria Imani Primer, L’lerrét Jazelle, and Brian Keys.

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Peace is temporary.#TheChi returns May 16 on the #ParamountPlus with SHOWTIME plan. pic.twitter.com/Nue3mxCpcm

— The Chi (@SHOTheChi) March 20, 2025

Per a news release, season 7 follows Alicia taking control, setting the stage for a dramatic power struggle among the pivotal women of The Chi. “Yet as loyalties are tested and new rivalries are stoked, it becomes clear that there’s only one crown and it will come at a heavy cost.”

Season 6 was record-breaking for the series, with viewership surging nearly 25 percent over season 5.

The new season will premiere on-demand and via streaming for Paramount+ subscribers with the Paramount+ with Showtime plan on Friday, May 16. The series will then make its on-air debut on Sunday, May 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Created and executive produced by Emmy winner Lena Waithe (Twenties, Master of None) under her Hillman Grad banner, the series is co-executive produced by co-showrunners Justin Hillian and Jewel Coronel and by Academy Award and Emmy winner Common (Selma).

Watch the teaser trailer above: