DC Lanterns: Everything You Need to Know

The highly anticipated HBO series “Lanterns” is set to be the first DCU project centered on the Green Lantern Corps. While details about the show are still under wraps, we do know quite a bit about what to expect.

First off, when will “Lanterns” be released? While an official date has not been announced yet, fans can likely look forward to catching the series on HBO and HBO Max in early 2026.

Who will we see in “Lanterns”? The cast boasts big names like Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre. Chandler will take on the role of Hal Jordan, an experienced Green Lantern gearing up for retirement, while Pierre will portray John Stewart, a fresh recruit being trained by Jordan. Joining them is Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry, Ulrich Thomsen as the villain Sinestro, Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe (Stewart’s love interest), Stewart Augustus as John Senior (Stewart’s father), and Nicole Ari Parker as Bernadette (Stewart’s mother). J. Alphonse Nicholson will play a younger version of John Senior in potential flashback scenes. Plus, keep an eye out for Garret Dillahunt as William Macon (a wealthy conspiracy theorist), Jason Ritter as Billy Macon (William’s son), and potentially Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner.

What’s the plot of “Lanterns”? The show will delve into the world of the Green Lantern Corps, focusing on their adventures and challenges. With a talented cast and intriguing storyline, “Lanterns” promises to be a thrilling series for DC fans everywhere.