Lanterns Teaser Coming Tomorrow

[ShawnDK]

 

HBO Max announced on X that a Lanterns teaser is coming out tomorrow. The upcoming DC Universe (DCU) project is an eight-episode HBO television series, described as a gritty "True Detective-style" mystery. The show is scheduled to premiere mid-to-late summer 2026.

 

[JayC]

HBO Max has released an official teaser for the upcoming original drama series LANTERNS. The DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television series, starring Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, and Kelly Macdonald, is slated to debut later this August on HBO and available to stream on HBO Max.
 

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.

HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The LANTERNS pilot is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who are co-creators for the series. Mundy serves as showrunner. The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes, with Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel and Alik Sakharov also tapped to direct. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, James Gunn, Peter Safran, King, Ron Schmidt, and Hawes. Based on the DC comic characters from “Green Lantern.”

[Atlantis]

I could do without the f bombs; you can do an "edgy" and/or "adult" movie about the Green Lantern Corps without all that. Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, though, really works for me. Galactic super hero doing detective work in Nebraska doesn't sound intriguing, but I'm willing to give it a shot.  

[TheOtakuX]

3 hours ago, Atlantis said:

I could do without the f bombs; you can do an "edgy" and/or "adult" movie about the Green Lantern Corps without all that. Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, though, really works for me. Galactic super hero doing detective work in Nebraska doesn't sound intriguing, but I'm willing to give it a shot.  

Eh, swearing is just realistic. 

As for the story, I love Green Lantern, so the lack of, you know, Green Lantern-ing is concerning, but I'll still be watching it. Though I'm not sure WHERE, who knows if HBO Max will still be around in August? 

[kILLMonger]

14 hours ago, Atlantis said:

I could do without the f bombs; you can do an "edgy" and/or "adult" movie about the Green Lantern Corps without all that. Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, though, really works for me. Galactic super hero doing detective work in Nebraska doesn't sound intriguing, but I'm willing to give it a shot.  

James Gunn has a bit more freedom at DC to bring in his more adult/crass vision (see Peacemaker) and so far it's worked for him.  Given GL is more grounded I can see why they are going this route.   

 

10 hours ago, TheOtakuX said:

Eh, swearing is just realistic. 

As for the story, I love Green Lantern, so the lack of, you know, Green Lantern-ing is concerning, but I'll still be watching it. Though I'm not sure WHERE, who knows if HBO Max will still be around in August? 

I am pretty sure the slow burn will make the GL full reveal more impactful...and (once again) knowing how Gunn operates...that action beat will be something special

 

[Stikman]

I don't know if the show will be any good but Aaron Pierre as John Stewart appears to be one of the best castings in recent live-action comic book adaptations. Maybe among the best ever. The dude looks and sounds like he stepped out of a GL comic/cartoon. 

[BB_Shockwave]

Never heard of any of these actors, but man, Gunn just doesn't know what a superhero movie should be. We do not want a buddy cop western, where the heroes fight what, cowboys and local robber barons with guns? That's as dumb as golden age Superman was when he went up against friggin' gangsters with tommy guns.

Also, where is the green? Where are the uniforms, the powers? And Hal and John act nothing like they should. Hal should not be world-weary and relaxed and bored. He is the recruit who is restless and prone to break rules, but he gets results, that's why the Guardians keep him around. And John should be the more serious ex-military man with something to prove. This "training" where Hal just leaves him in a speeding car... WTF.

I am betting they will be fighting someone Gunn would like because he is super obscure... like Goldface. Honestly, I will wish Ryan Reynolds was back. At least that movie had amazing designs for the alien GLs, and did not forget that the Green Lantern comics were space operas with space cops. Not two middle aged guys solving some mundane crime situation in Nowhere, Nevada. Not wearing uniforms or using their rings.

Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King,  - Ah that explains a lot. The creator of the terrible Watchmen show that just exists to destroy the legacy of the movie/comic's characters, and the writer of the abstract and terribly depressive and boring Mr Miracle comic? Which I think, is also getting turned into a cartoon...

 

10 hours ago, kILLMonger said:

James Gunn has a bit more freedom at DC to bring in his more adult/crass vision (see Peacemaker) and so far it's worked for him.  Given GL is more grounded I can see why they are going this route.   

With Paramount taking over, I hope his tenure will be short. The shows and movies he had done so far were abysmal. And I hear he is adapting that terrible Mr. Miracle comic too. Seriously, whom does this appeal to apart from a few of the newer, more experimental DC fanboys? I would want something that IS like the comics, but in a TV serial format. I loved Swamp Thing, I wish it wasn't cancelled. Doom Patrol started out well but went into navel gazing, and mostly forgot that the original comic it was based on also went nowhere. But stuff like that Creature Commandos show... Like seriously, who buys that this nowheresville princess would have been able to take over the world? With what, her stupid laser gun knights who were so lame, Circe's incel army (yes that is a real thing in that show) easily kill most of them? And she had to set up some double whammy fakeout with an out of place Clayface just to get Argus to actually believe her? Then the show spent a ton of time introducing characters and then killing off the only likeable one. What a waste.

 

21 hours ago, TheOtakuX said:

As for the story, I love Green Lantern, so the lack of, you know, Green Lantern-ing is concerning, but I'll still be watching it. Though I'm not sure WHERE, who knows if HBO Max will still be around in August? 

You can just torrent it? Or use the many free online sites?  I certainly won't pay for this thing...

But as far as I know, Paramount+ and HBO Max will be merged by then into a new service. I assume if you are subscribed to one you'll get the new version too.

[Goldbug]

On 3/5/2026 at 7:10 PM, BB_Shockwave said:

Never heard of any of these actors,....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyle_Chandler

I'm cautiously optimistic

[memocromatico]

I like the vibe this has. I’m intrigued

[LB3Shops]

On 3/5/2026 at 8:10 PM, BB_Shockwave said:

Never heard of any of these actors, but man, Gunn just doesn't know what a superhero movie should be. We do not want a buddy cop western, where the heroes fight what, cowboys and local robber barons with guns? That's as dumb as golden age Superman was when he went up against friggin' gangsters with tommy guns.

Also, where is the green? Where are the uniforms, the powers? And Hal and John act nothing like they should. Hal should not be world-weary and relaxed and bored. He is the recruit who is restless and prone to break rules, but he gets results, that's why the Guardians keep him around. And John should be the more serious ex-military man with something to prove. This "training" where Hal just leaves him in a speeding car... WTF.

I am betting they will be fighting someone Gunn would like because he is super obscure... like Goldface. Honestly, I will wish Ryan Reynolds was back. At least that movie had amazing designs for the alien GLs, and did not forget that the Green Lantern comics were space operas with space cops. Not two middle aged guys solving some mundane crime situation in Nowhere, Nevada. Not wearing uniforms or using their rings.

Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King,  - Ah that explains a lot. The creator of the terrible Watchmen show that just exists to destroy the legacy of the movie/comic's characters, and the writer of the abstract and terribly depressive and boring Mr Miracle comic? Which I think, is also getting turned into a cartoon...

 

With Paramount taking over, I hope his tenure will be short. The shows and movies he had done so far were abysmal. And I hear he is adapting that terrible Mr. Miracle comic too. Seriously, whom does this appeal to apart from a few of the newer, more experimental DC fanboys? I would want something that IS like the comics, but in a TV serial format. I loved Swamp Thing, I wish it wasn't cancelled. Doom Patrol started out well but went into navel gazing, and mostly forgot that the original comic it was based on also went nowhere. But stuff like that Creature Commandos show... Like seriously, who buys that this nowheresville princess would have been able to take over the world? With what, her stupid laser gun knights who were so lame, Circe's incel army (yes that is a real thing in that show) easily kill most of them? And she had to set up some double whammy fakeout with an out of place Clayface just to get Argus to actually believe her? Then the show spent a ton of time introducing characters and then killing off the only likeable one. What a waste.

 

You can just torrent it? Or use the many free online sites?  I certainly won't pay for this thing...

But as far as I know, Paramount+ and HBO Max will be merged by then into a new service. I assume if you are subscribed to one you'll get the new version too.

James Gunn has stated on multiple occasions that he doesn't like comics, but somehow what he did with GotG has gotten him endless leverage to make whatever he wants. It's ridiculous. As far as this Lanterns show, it looks abysmal and I could not agree with you more. 

[kILLMonger]

On 3/5/2026 at 7:10 PM, BB_Shockwave said:

With Paramount taking over, I hope his tenure will be short. The shows and movies he had done so far were abysmal. And I hear he is adapting that terrible Mr. Miracle comic too. Seriously, whom does this appeal to apart from a few of the newer, more experimental DC fanboys? I would want something that IS like the comics, but in a TV serial format. I loved Swamp Thing, I wish it wasn't cancelled. Doom Patrol started out well but went into navel gazing, and mostly forgot that the original comic it was based on also went nowhere. But stuff like that Creature Commandos show... Like seriously, who buys that this nowheresville princess would have been able to take over the world? With what, her stupid laser gun knights who were so lame, Circe's incel army (yes that is a real thing in that show) easily kill most of them? And she had to set up some double whammy fakeout with an out of place Clayface just to get Argus to actually believe her? Then the show spent a ton of time introducing characters and then killing off the only likeable one. What a waste.

Gunn's Suicide Squad pretty much revitalized the DCU!!  I am a HUGE Snyderverse fan but sadly...Whedon tanked it when he was bought on board.

The Mr. Miracle comic got rave reviews and if adapted will be like the comics.

Creature Commando's works best NOT taking itself seriously because of the concept of monsters employed as a black ops unit...and it served to set up Rick Flag Sr for taking Waller's spot because CC are basically a junior Task Force X.  So folks are just as expendable as SS and even Peacemaker...that's literally the point. 

Superman even got good reviews.  Basically until Gunn screws up royally (and so far he hasn't)...I think DC is happy to let him keep doing what he's doing.  Time will tell but I have no complaints so far  

[Satam]

7 hours ago, LB3Shops said:

James Gunn has stated on multiple occasions that he doesn't like comics, but somehow what he did with GotG has gotten him endless leverage to make whatever he wants. It's ridiculous. As far as this Lanterns show, it looks abysmal and I could not agree with you more. 

Riiiiight. The guy who repeatedly says he's a huge comic nerd and has specifically cited the works of John Ostrander, Grant Morrison, Paul Kupperberg, Tom King, and Tom Taylor as inspiration for the DC projects with his name on them says he hates comics.
Where did you get that crap? I'm serious. Be specific. Cite a source for any of these "multiple occasions." 

[kILLMonger]

On 3/5/2026 at 7:10 PM, BB_Shockwave said:

Never heard of any of these actors, but man, Gunn just doesn't know what a superhero movie should be. We do not want a buddy cop western, where the heroes fight what, cowboys and local robber barons with guns? That's as dumb as golden age Superman was when he went up against friggin' gangsters with tommy guns.

Also, where is the green? Where are the uniforms, the powers? And Hal and John act nothing like they should. Hal should not be world-weary and relaxed and bored. He is the recruit who is restless and prone to break rules, but he gets results, that's why the Guardians keep him around. And John should be the more serious ex-military man with something to prove. This "training" where Hal just leaves him in a speeding car... WTF.

I am betting they will be fighting someone Gunn would like because he is super obscure... like Goldface. Honestly, I will wish Ryan Reynolds was back. At least that movie had amazing designs for the alien GLs, and did not forget that the Green Lantern comics were space operas with space cops. Not two middle aged guys solving some mundane crime situation in Nowhere, Nevada. Not wearing uniforms or using their rings.

Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King,  - Ah that explains a lot. The creator of the terrible Watchmen show that just exists to destroy the legacy of the movie/comic's characters, and the writer of the abstract and terribly depressive and boring Mr Miracle comic? Which I think, is also getting turned into a cartoon...

 

 

Both actors have fairly visible and active movies.  Kyle Chandler was in two Godzilla films.  Aaron Pierre was also in the high profile films that Google can que you in on.

Lots of ques seem to be take from the Earth One GL series...which is more rugged and down to earth.  The uniforms are there but the point is...Hal is playing a lower key GL than Nathan Fillon's Guy Gardner...intentionally.  It's comparing/contrasting the two with a new guy seeing it.  He's literally "breaking the rules" by being the kind of lantern he is in the show...and the point is he's dam effective at his job.

The trailer shows John being ex military....but all of that still doesn't equate to being able to ring sling without basic training.  Let's wait till the show comes out before we fully write it off. The trailer isn't meant to do anything more than perk our interest.

 

And Watchmen is a GOAT show imho.   

[TheOtakuX]

GL's my favorite DC hero (Booster Gold a close second). I wear the ring daily. Can't wait to watch this show.

[Outsiders]

DC Studios drama series LANTERNS, from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television, stars Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, and co-creators Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King. The eight-episode season debuts SUNDAY, AUGUST 16 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.

Logline: 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 with cosmic ties as they investigate a murder in the American heartland.

Cast: Kyle Chandler, Aaron Pierre, Kelly Macdonald, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Laura Linney, Jason Ritter, Ulrich Thomsen, Nathan Fillion, J. Alphonse Nicholson, Jasmine Cephas Jones.

Credits: HBO in association with Warner Bros. Television and DC Studios. The LANTERNS pilot is co-written by Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King, who are co-creators for the series. Mundy serves as showrunner. The first two episodes are directed by James Hawes, with Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov also tapped to direct. The series is executive produced by Mundy, Lindelof, King, James Gunn, Peter Safran, Ron Schmidt, and Hawes. Based on the DC comic characters from “Green Lantern.”

[BB_Shockwave]

Geez, John Stewart's dad was a harsh military man in the comics too, but this guy... he is straight up crazy.

[Atlantis]

On 5/19/2026 at 12:28 PM, Satam said:

Riiiiight. The guy who repeatedly says he's a huge comic nerd and has specifically cited the works of John Ostrander, Grant Morrison, Paul Kupperberg, Tom King, and Tom Taylor as inspiration for the DC projects with his name on them says he hates comics.
Where did you get that crap? I'm serious. Be specific. Cite a source for any of these "multiple occasions." 

Yeah I've not seen that either. I may not agree with his decisions or directions on a particular character, but that doesn't mean he "hates" comics. 

 

19 hours ago, BB_Shockwave said:

Geez, John Stewart's dad was a harsh military man in the comics too, but this guy... he is straight up crazy.

Just saw the first episode and I would agree, crazy....go a step further and call it abusive. And incredibly unnecessarily so. You can have a harsh or even extreme personality type, without behaving the way he did. I switched to another program after that. Maybe I'll come back in a few weeks or so, give it another chance.

[Goldbug]

I did not care for it overall. 

[BartlebyGaines]

Yeah, this first season was a bit of a disaster and not at all what I wanted from any live-action GL project. Can only imagine how much more terrible a second season would be.  Unless they actually do make it a real Green Lantern show... but they won't.

[SpiderS]

This is a perfect example of a great show ruined by an underwhelming finale. While there were some flaws leading up to the end, the hype and fanfare gave feeling Green Lantern brand had truly returned and in a big way only for the finale to squander all that goodwill, not to mention those neat fan edits with easy lover song.

[HogunVolstagg2]

I enjoyed the show even though it was much different from what I would have expected from a GA show.

It ended up being an origin story, but also, sort of self-contained? 
Like, story’s over.
A sequel would probably turn out like True Detective Season 2. A lesser, unnecessary copy, with less intriguing characters.

[Atlantis]

49 minutes ago, HogunVolstagg2 said:

I enjoyed the show even though it was much different from what I would have expected from a GA show.

It ended up being an origin story, but also, sort of self-contained? 
Like, story’s over.
A sequel would probably turn out like True Detective Season 2. A lesser, unnecessary copy, with less intriguing characters.

Curious....did you mean GL or GA as in Green Arrow? Because yeah this would have fit GA much better than GL

[HogunVolstagg2]

51 minutes ago, Atlantis said:

Curious....did you mean GL or GA as in Green Arrow? Because yeah this would have fit GA much better than GL

Ha, oops! Yeah meant GL, but you’re right.

But then, sometimes I like breaking expectations…