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James Gunn Unveils New Lanterns Teaser, Sets Aug. 16 HBO Max Premiere

The teaser frames a grounded detective take on Green Lantern inside Gunn’s rebooted DC universe.

Overview

  • James Gunn released a new teaser for Lanterns through his official accounts, offering fresh footage and confirming key details.
  • HBO Max scheduled the series to debut on August 16, 2026 and confirmed an eight-episode season.
  • Kyle Chandler stars as veteran Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as recruit John Stewart, the pair at the center of the story.
  • The plot follows the two Lanterns investigating a stateside murder that could ripple across the galaxy, setting up personal friction over the ring’s power.
  • The footage highlights a darker, thriller tone and shows Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner cameo, tying the series directly to the new DCU continuity.