The series ‘Lanterns’ marks the first Green Lantern solo project in over a decade. Aaron Pierre stars as John Stewart in this new superhero drama, which premieres on HBO Max on August 16, 2026. The show follows John Stewart and Hal Jordan as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.
Key details:
- The series features eight episodes.
- James Hawes directs the first two episodes.
- Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King co-wrote the series.
- Nathan Fillion reprises his role as Guy Gardner.
The original trailer for ‘Lanterns’ was removed due to an expired music license. This development is part of a larger restructuring at DC Studios after years of development on various Green Lantern projects.
James Gunn, co-head of DC Studios, expressed excitement about the series. He tweeted, “Beware my power, Green Lantern’s light. #Lanterns premieres August 16 on @hbomax.” Chris Mundy emphasized their goal to deliver layered drama with nuanced storytelling.
The cast also includes Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and Ulrich Thomsen. Fans await to see how this new storyline will unfold after such a long hiatus for the Green Lantern franchise.
