‘Lanterns’ Gets A Full Release Date & New Look

When the Lanterns teaser trailer premiered back in March 2026, many fans quickly wondered when exactly the series would premiere after we were only given a release window of August. Following the mysterious disappearance of the teaser trailer and confirmation from DC Studios Co-CEO, James Gunn we finally know exactly when the series will air.

Fans noticed that the teaser trailer for Lanterns was removed from YouTube for some time, when it returned many quickly spotted that in addition to the removal of Bruce Springsteen’s “State Trooper” which played in the background of the trailer, a full release date was added to the end of the trailer revealing that Lanterns will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 16th, 2026.

James Gunn also shared a new image from the series which shows the Green Lantern Ring being charged with the Power Battery. The following caption is also included:

“Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light
#Lanterns premieres August 16 on @hbomax.”

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 despit 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.”

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 series premieres on HBO and HBO Max on August 16th, 2026.

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