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HBO Debuts First Look at DC’s ‘Lanterns’ in 2026 Preview, Full Trailer Drops Today

The series reframes Green Lantern as a grounded detective drama with Hal Jordan training newcomer John Stewart.

Overview

  • HBO’s 2026 teaser reel includes the first public footage from Lanterns, running roughly 11–15 seconds.
  • The clip shows Hal Jordan telling John Stewart, “You’re not ready… until the ring says you are,” before jumping from a moving car as it heads toward a cliff.
  • HBO confirmed the full Lanterns trailer is scheduled to premiere at 4 p.m. ET today.
  • The show follows the pair as intergalactic cops investigating a dark, earth-based murder in the American heartland.
  • Chris Mundy serves as showrunner with Damon Lindelof and Tom King writing, and the cast includes Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, and Ulrich Thomsen as Sinestro, with a 2026 HBO debut planned.