Lanterns Premieres Aug 16 With 8 Episodes

HBO's new series Lanterns, a part of the DC Universe, is set to premiere on August 16 at 9pm ET and PT, with a weekly release schedule and 8 episodes in total, concluding on October 4. The show follows the story of Green Lanterns Hal Jordan and John Stewart as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

The show is created by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, with Mundy serving as showrunner. The cast includes Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. Fillion's Guy Gardner will also appear in the upcoming animated series Mister Miracle.

To coincide with the show's release, The Lanterns Official Podcast will be hosted by Juju Green and will feature in-depth interviews with the show's creators and cast. The podcast will be available to watch on HBO Max and YouTube, as well as on various podcast platforms.

In related news, DC Studios is introducing a new Lantern Corps, the Chrome Lantern Corps, in the Green Lantern comics. The Chrome Lantern Corps is formed by several famous ring wearers, including Simon Baz.

## What's Next Lanterns will be available to stream on HBO Max in several countries, including the US, Canada, UK, India, Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand. With the show's premiere just around the corner, fans of the DC Universe can look forward to a new and exciting chapter in the Green Lantern mythology.

## Why It Matters The introduction of the Chrome Lantern Corps and the release of Lanterns on HBO mark a significant expansion of the DC Universe's presence in live-action. The show's creators and cast are working closely with DC Studios to bring the Green Lantern mythology to life in a new and exciting way. With the accompanying podcast and the show's global release, fans around the world will be able to engage with the series and its characters like never before.

The DC Universe's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" slate is finally giving the Green Lantern mythology its biggest spotlight yet in live-action. While audience members got a taste in 2025's Superman with Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner, HBO will soon be the home for the Green Lantern Corps, as DC Studios is getting ready to expand their presence in James Gunn's franchise. The Lanterns Official Podcast, hosted by Juju Green, will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at the show's creation and production, with in-depth interviews with the show's creators and cast.