DC Studios has released a brand-new trailer for Lanterns at San Diego Comic-Con. With Aaron Pierre and Kyle Chandler in lead roles, the trailer for the DCU’s upcoming TV show teases a fresh look at Green Lantern mythology ahead of its HBO Max debut.
The synopsis of the show reads, “Lanterns 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.”
Check out the Lanterns show trailer here (watch more trailers and clips):
What do we see in the new Lanterns trailer?
The trailer follows the Green Lantern Corps, an intergalactic peacekeeping force whose members wear powerful rings that grant extraordinary abilities. The story centers on legendary Green Lantern Hal Jordan and recruit John Stewart as they investigate a murder in Rushville, Nebraska. As the investigation unfolds, the two Green Lanterns unravel dark secrets connected to a much larger mystery.
The trailer also highlights the detective-style approach of both characters as they work together to solve the case. It also explores their developing partnership while showcasing the cosmic elements of the Green Lantern Corps. The newly released trailer gives the audience what to expect from Lanterns, blending superhero action with an investigative mystery.
Lanterns stars Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart in lead roles alongside Kelly Macdonald as Kerry and Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner. The cast also includes Garret Dillahunt, Poorna Jagannathan, Ulrich Thomsen, Nicole Ari Parker, Sherman Augustus, and Jason Ritter.
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Television produced the series. Chris Mundy, Damon Lindelof, and Tom King created the series, and they also serve as executive producers. Additional executive producers include James Gunn, Peter Safran, Ron Schmidt, and James Hawes. Hawes directed the first two episodes, with Stephen Williams, Geeta Vasant Patel, and Alik Sakharov also directing installments throughout the season.
Lanterns is set to debut on HBO Max on August 16, 2026, with its first season running for eight episodes through October 4, 2026. The series marks part of Chapter One: Gods and Monsters, the opening chapter of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s rebooted DC Universe.
Originally reported by Manoj Chekkilla on SuperHeroHype.com.
