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HBO Max Reposts Lanterns Teaser, Sets Aug. 16 Premiere After Music Swap

The revised cut suggests a likely licensing fix tied to the original Springsteen remix.

Overview

  • HBO Max re-released a tweaked Lanterns teaser that confirms an August 16 premiere and swaps out the original music track.
  • Following Tuesday’s removal from HBO, HBO Max, and DC channels, the clip continued to circulate on third‑party sites and on James Gunn’s social accounts.
  • The new version replaces the remix of Bruce Springsteen’s State Trooper with score material, pointing to a probable rights clean‑up rather than a content change.
  • James Gunn shared a fresh image that uses the classic Green Lantern oath and shows a ring charging, a gesture aimed at fans who disliked the teaser’s muted look and lack of bright green.
  • The DCU series tracks Hal Jordan and John Stewart in a grounded, True Detective–style mystery, with Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre starring and Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King among the creators.