‘Lanterns’ Episode Lengths And Release Dates

In just two weeks, the fifth entry of the Detective Comics Universe (DCU), Lanterns will arrive. Today’s article will tell you everything you need to know about Lanterns including the plot, episode lengths, release dates and more.

What is Lanterns About?

Lanterns follows Green Lantern, Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and Green Lantern in training, John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) as they investigate a murder in an American hometown. They two also face their own conflict as John believes he’s ready to wear the ring despite Hal’s disapproval. Read the official synopsis below:

“The series follows new recruit John Stewart (Aaron Pierre) and Lantern legend Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler), two intergalactic cops drawn into a dark, earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.”

When Does Lanterns Release?

The first episode of Lanterns will premiere on August 16th. A new episode drops every Sunday at 6:00 PM PT  / 9:00 PM ET until October 4th, 2026. See the release date for each episode below:

How Long Is Each Episode Of Lanterns?

According to @Cryptic4KQual on X (formerly Twitter), each episode of Lanterns is approximately 50 minutes long with a total runtime of 3 hours and 35 minutes (or 215 minutes) for the first four episodes . See the episode titles and runtimes for each episode below:

Where Can I Watch Lanterns

Lanterns is available to stream on HBO Max, prices start at $10.99 USD with ads and $18.49 USD ad-free. The series will also air live on HBO, check your local cable provider for more details.

Who’s in the Cast Of Lanterns?

• Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan / Green Lantern
• Aaron Pierre as John Stewart / Green Lantern
• Kelly Macdonald as Kerry
• Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner / Green Lantern
• Garret Dillahunt as William Macon
• Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe
• Ulrich Thomsen as Thaal Sinestro
• Nicole Ari Parker as Bernadette Stewart
• Cephas Jones as Young Bernadette Stewart
• Jason Ritter as Billy Macon
• Sherman Augustus as John Stewart Senior
• J. Alphonse Nicholson as Young John Stewart Senior
• Paul Ben-Victor as Antaan
• Chris Coy as Waylon Sanders
• Cary Christopher as Noah
• Laura Linney
• Paula Patton

Are There Any Trailers For Lanterns

There are three trailers for Lanterns, the first teaser trailer was released on March 4th, 2026 followed by a second teaser trailer on May 18th, 2026. The most recent trailer premiered during the Lanterns panel at San Diego Comic Con and was released online that same day, July 24th, 2026. You can view them below:

Lanterns is created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. The series stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, and more. The first episode premieres on HBO and HBO Max on August 16th, 2026 at 6:00 PM PT / 9:00 PM ET.

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