The first teaser trailer for DC Studios’ upcoming HBO series Lanterns sparked discussion among viewers online. Shortly after the footage debuted, many fans focused on a specific visual detail connected to the Green Lantern character.
Many reactions centered on the brief glimpse of the suit seen in the teaser. As clips and screenshots circulated on social media, viewers began sharing comparisons and commentary about the design shown in the trailer.
DC fans react to Green Lantern’s suit after new trailer
DC fans on X reacted to the first teaser trailer for the HBO series Lanterns, focusing on the brief reveal of the Green Lantern costume.
Several users criticized the design and highlighted what they described as a limited amount of visible green. Some posts compared the suit to earlier portrayals and questioned the creative direction shown in the teaser.
One user wrote, “THIS IS THE BEST YOU COULD COME UP WITH DC?? REALLY???? ARE YOU DEAD SERIOUS COSPLAY LOOKS BETTER THAN TS I did not know it was capable to do worse than the Ryan Reynolds version”. Another post referenced the color scheme, stating, “This Ben 10 poster had more ‘Green’ than the entire teaser trailer of #Lanterns”. A separate user added, “It could’ve been so much easier.”
Some responses referenced filmmaker Zack Snyder and his removal of Green Lantern’s appearance from Justice League. One post said, “Zack Snyder, I’m sorry if I ever spoke badly of you.” Another message stated, “Zack Snyder did this in his driveway! With a box of scraps!”
HBO released the trailer for Lanterns on March 4, previewing the upcoming DC Studios series set to premiere in August. The show follows Hal Jordan, played by Kyle Chandler, and John Stewart, played by Aaron Pierre. As Green Lanterns, they serve as intergalactic peacekeepers who use emerald rings that allow them to create green light constructs.
The story follows two characters as they investigate a murder in Nebraska while learning to work together. The trailer features quick shots of the Green Lantern ring, the power battery, and a reference to Ch’p. The cast also includes Kelly Macdonald, Nathan Fillion, Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, and Nicole Ari Parker.
Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King created the series for DC Studios television.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.com.
