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DC’s Lanterns Moves to Late Summer 2026 as HBO Max Rolls Out First Teaser

Peter Safran says the timing is meant to secure the right lead‑in with proper promotion on HBO Max.

Overview

  • An 11‑second preview sets a grounded, detective tone with Hal Jordan and John Stewart drawn to a Nebraska murder investigation.
  • DC Studios’ Peter Safran confirmed the shift to late summer 2026, framing it as a strategic window for audience reach and marketing.
  • Principal photography is complete on the eight‑episode series, which wrapped filming in July 2025.
  • Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre lead the cast, with Nathan Fillion expected to reprise Guy Gardner to connect the show to the new DC Universe.
  • A reported but unverified trailer description claims Hal Jordan wears a fully practical suit with a distinctive, armor‑like design.