HBO‘s new Sunday night drama Lanterns is a gritty and grounded adaptation of DC’s Green Lantern comics. Green Lanterns are kind of like cosmic cops, tasked with looking out for various sectors of the universe. Their power comes directly from their rings, which grant them the power to conjure anything from their imagination on a moment’s notice.
Kyle Chandler stars as Hal Jordan, Earth’s very first Green Lantern, chosen for his pure lack of fear. Aaron Pierre plays John Stewart, a former marine and sniper who has been basically training to be Hal’s replacement for his whole life. Now that Hal is getting older, the Guardians have asked him to train John as his backup. However, Hal chafes at this order and gives the younger man grief at every turn.
In the first episode of Lanterns, we followed Hal and John as they dug into a murder mystery in the heartland of America. For some reason, a group of disguised aliens were gunned down at a high school football game in Rushville, Nebraska. The more Hal and John dig into the case, the more confusing details they unearth.
Lanterns Episode 1 ends with a time jump to our present day, 2026, where an older John has returned to Rushville, where Hal has just been murdered. Want to know who killed Hal Jordan and why? You’ll have to keep watching Lanterns to find out.
Here’s everything you need to know about when the next episode of Lanterns comes out…
Is Lanterns on Tonight? (8/23/26)
Yes, a new episode of HBO’s Green Lanterns show, Lanterns, will be on tonight.
Lanterns Episode 2 Release Date:
Lanterns Episode 2 will premiere on HBO and HBO Max on Sunday, August 23.
What Time Does Lanterns Episode 2 Come Out?
Lanterns Episode 2 comes out on HBO and HBO Max at 9 PM ET on Sunday, August 23.
How Many Episodes are in Lanterns? Lanterns Episode Guide:
There are a total of 8 episodes in the first season of Lanterns. New episodes of the superhero drama will premiere on Sundays between now and October 4, 2026.
Here’s your guide to when every episode of Lanterns comes out:
- Episode 1 “Pilot”: Sunday, August 16
- Episode 2: Sunday, August 23
- Episode 3: Sunday, August 30
- Episode 4 : Sunday, September 6
- Episode 5: Sunday, September 13
- Episode 6: Sunday, September 20
- Episode 7: Sunday, September 27
- Episode 8: Sunday, October 4
How To Watch Lanterns:
Lanterns is an HBO original, which means you can only catch it with an HBO or HBO Max subscription. Don’t have HBO Max?
If you’re new to HBO Max, you can sign up for as low as $10.99/month with ads, but an ad-free subscription will cost $18.49/month.
If you want to stream even more and save a few bucks a month while you’re at it, we recommend subscribing to one of the discounted Disney+ Bundles with Hulu and HBO Max. With ads, the bundle costs $19.99/month and without ads, $32.99/month.
Will There Be a Lanterns Season 2?
We don’t yet know if Lanterns will get a second season, but it sure feels like show that HBO hopes will be a big hit.
Is There a Lanterns Trailer?
Yep! You can watch the official Lanterns trailer by scrolling to the top of this page.
Lanterns Cast: Who’s Who in HBO’s Green Lantern Show:
HBO’s Lanterns features an incredible ensemble cast of major stars, TV faves, and up-and-coming talent. You might recognize some of the Lanterns cast from projects like Friday Night Lights, Rebel Ridge, Fargo, Never Have I Ever, Matlock, and more. Here’s who’s in the Lanterns cast:
- Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan
- Aaron Pierre as John Stewart
- Kelly Macdonald as Sheriff Kerry Kane
- Garret Dillahunt as William Macon
- Poorna Jagannathan as Zoe
- Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner
- Jason Ritter as Billy Macon
- Ulrich Thomsen as Thal Sinestro